The Open: 11 big names not in field at Royal Birkdale

The field for the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale is nearly complete, but a number of high-profile players have been confirmed as absentees from the tournament. The article from Bunkered.co.uk highlights 11 notable names who will not feature in the field at Royal Birkdale. No specific player names or reasons for their absences are detailed in the available excerpt.