Golf Channel brings you the latest news from The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in Southport.
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154TH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
The year’s final major will be contested at Royal Birkdale. Here’s how to watch and stream live coverage on Golf Channel all week.
Here’s a look at the full field for those who have qualified to compete at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
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David Howard joins the "Live From the Open Championship" set to discuss qualifying for Royal Birkdale and what a dream come true this experience is for him after being diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when he was seven years old.
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The 72-player signature event field has been cut after 36 holes at Bay Hill Club and Lodge. Here’s how to watch third round coverage of the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Jacob Bridgeman and Chris Gotterup are headed to the Masters. They joined “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” Friday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational to share their excitement ... and a little worry.
Shane Lowry chipped in for eagle on the par-5 12th Friday during “Happy Hour with Smylie presented by Michelob Ultra” coverage at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Daniel Berger knows what the leaderboard says: His 63 during the opening round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational is undoubtedly the better round than his 68 on Friday. Nonetheless, the four-time PGA Tour winner said he felt great in Round 2 and is confident heading into the weekend at Bay Hill.
Scottie Scheffler was visibly upset with his third shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He responded with a brilliant par-save putt to close out the front 9.
It was a rough return after four months away due to back surgery for Thomas, who carded back-to-back 79s and missed the Arnold Palmer Invitational cut by a mile.
McIlroy didn’t just try to recreate his iconic shot at Augusta National’s 15th hole during the final round of his Masters triumph. He hit an even better one.
Jordan Spieth cut his range session short Friday to join Golf Central Pregame after shooting a 1-under 71 during his second round at Bay Hill Club. Spieth (-1) is projected to make the cut at the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational.
Arnold Palmer passed away in September 2016, a decade later his legacy lives on through the lives he touched. Golf Central Pregame told the story of Palmer’s last written letter, and a young boy who was named after the great golfer.
Detry was uncertain how he’d perform considering his journey to Hong Kong for this week’s LIV Golf event. Now, after getting out of the Middle East on a plane chartered by Jon Rahm, Detry is one shot off the lead.