Golfers prepare for Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:24 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Golfers praised the firm, fast conditions at Royal Birkdale as they prepare for the Open Championship, set to begin in two days. The course is expected to challenge players with its unique attributes, described by some as unprecedented. With the tournament's approach, competitors are eager to showcase their skills under these conditions. The final roster of players and their strategies will be finalized in preparation for the championship.
- •Open Championship starts in two days at Royal Birkdale
- •Course conditions described as firm and fast
- •Players are excited about the unique challenges ahead
- •Final preparations underway for competitors
- •Expectations are high for performance on the course
- 5:16 PMESPN — Golfers eye 'unprecedented' conditions at Open
"Golfers raved about the firm, fast conditions Tuesday at Royal Birkdale, two days before the start of the Open Championship.
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