Final spot for 2026 Open Championship will be determined Monday

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 10:49 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Final spot for 2026 Open Championship will be determined Monday
Summary

The field for the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale includes 155 players, with one final spot remaining. This last position will be filled by one of the 12 golfers competing in the R&A's inaugural Last-Chance Qualifier on Monday. The Open Championship first round is scheduled to start on Thursday. Three names were added to the tee sheet following the Genesis Scottish Open, which wrapped up the qualifying series for the event.

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  • 155 players are confirmed for the 2026 Open Championship.
  • The field includes 10 amateurs and 12 players from LIV Golf.
  • The Last-Chance Qualifier takes place Monday at Royal Birkdale.
  • The first round of the Open Championship begins Thursday.
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  • 10:49 PMYahoo Sports2026 Open Championship field is now at 155 with the final spot to be filled Monday
What they're saying
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There are now officially 155 names on the tee sheet for Royal Birkdale. One precious spot remains for the 2026 Open Championship.

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