Ten amateurs compete at the 2026 Open Championship in Royal Birkdale
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The 154th Open Championship is underway at Royal Birkdale, featuring ten amateurs vying for the Silver Medal. Among them are champions from various prestigious amateur tournaments, including Jack Buchanan, who won the 2026 Africa Amateur, and Stuart Grehan, the 2026 British Amateur champion. The qualification process included a Last Chance Qualifier, where Joe Dean emerged victorious. Amateurs will face a formidable field as they strive to make their mark at this major golf event.
- •The 154th Open Championship begins at Royal Birkdale.
- •Ten amateurs are competing for the Silver Medal.
- •Joe Dean won the Last Chance Qualifier to secure his spot.
- •Champions from major amateur events are part of the field.
- •Amateurs include winners from the Africa, British, and U.S. Amateurs.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Meet the 10 amateurs teeing it up in the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
"Here's a look at the amateurs teeing it up in the Open Championship, which includes winners of the biggest amateur events around the world.
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