A winner-takes-all last-chance qualifier and special heroes classic will feature among new enhancements being introduced for ...

The R&A announced a series of changes coming to the British Open in 2026, perhaps none more exciting than a winner-take-all "last chance" qualifier.

Branden Grace Makes History at the British Open, Shooting a 62. Grace’s score at Royal Birkdale in the third round was the lowest ever recorded at one of golf’s major men’s championships.

The R&A announced Monday that, beginning next year, it will host an on-site qualifier for the final spot in the Open ...

But while 2025 is shaping up to be thrilling, eyes are already turning to 2026, when The Open heads back to Royal Birkdale.

Established in 1889, Royal Birkdale Golf Club has played host to a raft of major events including The Open Championship, most recently in 2017, where Jordan Spieth secured the Claret Jug. The club ...

The R&A is adopting a last-chance qualifier to pit a maximum of 12 players in a playoff for a final spot in the 2026 Open Championship next year at Royal Birkdale.

Royal Birkdale Golf Club. Southport, Merseyside, England. 2017 (Jordan Spieth) It will be quite a scene at Royal Portrush in 2025.

Several players at the John Deere Classic are going to be vying for a spot in the British Open. The R&A no longer awards ...

Branden Grace Makes History at the British Open, Shooting a 62. Grace’s score at Royal Birkdale in the third round was the lowest ever recorded at one of golf’s major men’s championships.