A thrilling 2026 golf season has reached its final major with The Open Championship entering its 154th playing this week at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.

The 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale gets underway today with Round 1 tee times on Thursday, July 15, and there are several compelling subplots worth tracking live as first-round action begins...

The game’s two leading stars — defending champion Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy — are hoping to add to their major legacies this week.