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British Open 2026: hole-by-hole preview of Royal Birkdale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

British Open 2026: hole-by-hole preview of Royal Birkdale

Summary

The 154th British Open will be held at Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. The course features 18 holes with various challenges, including strategically placed bunkers and changing winds. Notable holes include the challenging No. 1, and the newly redesigned No. 15. Players will face obstacles such as out-of-bounds areas and elevated greens which could impact scoring. As players prepare, attention will be on how they navigate these diverse hazards throughout the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Royal Birkdale hosts the British Open from July 16-19, 2026.
•Course features include out-of-bounds areas and multiple bunkers.
•Hole No. 1 is recognized as one of the toughest opening holes.
•No. 15 is a new par 3, the longest at Royal Birkdale.
•Tournament results can influence player rankings and future events.

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What they're saying

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This requires a tee shot to a fairway that bends to the left. The closer the drive is to the fairway bunker on the left, the better view of the green and angle of attack. The prevailing wind is left-to-right and there is out-of-bounds down the right.
— Yahoo Sports

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