2026 Open Championship odds, picks, date: Surprising predictions by golf model that's nailed 17 majors

SportsLine's golf model has simulated the 2026 Open Championship 10,000 times, generating predictions for the tournament to be held at Royal Birkdale. The model, which has successfully predicted 17 major golf championships, has produced surprising picks for the event. The 2026 British Open will take place at Royal Birkdale, a classic links course on England's northwest coast.