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Golfers navigate strategies on Royal Birkdale's driveable par 4 at British Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Golfers navigate strategies on Royal Birkdale's driveable par 4 at British Open
Summary

At the British Open 2026 in Southport, England, players are tackling the 321-yard par 4, 5th hole on July 17. Strategies diverge with some opting to lay up for easier wedge shots, while others attempt to drive the green. Notable player Matt Wallace and Bryson DeChambeau have showcased these contrasting approaches, with Wallace succeeding in a safer route and DeChambeau facing challenges with a bogey. The evolving play on this hole highlights the distinct tactics employed amid varying wind conditions.

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  • •British Open 2026 occurs at Royal Birkdale, Southport, England.
  • •The par 4, 5th hole measures 321 yards and presents strategic choices.
  • •Matt Wallace laid up successfully using a 7-iron followed by a wedge.
  • •Bryson DeChambeau attempted a riskier drive but bogeyed the hole.
  • •Wind conditions affect the difficulty of reaching the green directly.
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  • 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — British Open 2026: Every shot on Royal Birkdale's driveable par 4, mapped out
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Royal Birkdale's reachable 321-yard par 4 split the Open Championship field into two

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