Six Georgia Bulldogs compete at The Open Championship in England
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The 154th Open Championship unfolds from July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, featuring six former Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia is known for strong representation on the PGA Tour, with notable golfers like Russell Henley, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, and last year's champion, Brian Harman. Henley, who recently achieved a victory at the Charles Schwab Challenge, along with Harris English and Sepp Straka, makes up a competitive field from Georgia. The Open has a purse of $17.75 million, drawing significant participation from top golfers.
- •The Open Championship is held July 16-19 at Royal Birkdale.
- •Six former Georgia Bulldogs are in contention.
- •Russell Henley is ranked No. 5 globally.
- •Brian Harman won The Open in 2023.
- •Total purse for The Open is $17.75 million.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Six Georgia Bulldogs in The Open
"The six former Georgia Bulldogs competing at the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale this week.
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