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Field for the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale includes top golfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Field for the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale includes top golfers
Summary

The 154th Open Championship is set to begin on July 19 at Royal Birkdale, featuring a full field of 156 golfers. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will aim to repeat his performance against fierce competition. Multiple qualification categories have shaped the finalists, with 25 exemption categories available. An additional 12 golfers will compete in the Last-Chance Qualifier on July 13 for the final spot in the tournament. Several past champions, including Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, have chosen not to participate.

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  • •154th Open Championship takes place on July 19 at Royal Birkdale.
  • •Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is competing for a repeat.
  • •156 golfers qualified through 25 exemption categories.
  • •12 players compete in Last-Chance Qualifier on July 13.
  • •Notable absences include Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson.
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  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026 field and how each player qualified as last-chance qualifier looms
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The 2026 British Open is just a few days away. Here is the full field with how each player qualified.

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