The Open to return to Royal Birkdale in 2026

Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the US Open (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Jordan Spieth of the United States plays his shot from the seventh tee during the second round of the US Open (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

Royal Birkdale Golf Club in the English town of Southport has been awarded hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the Open Championship.

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