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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SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
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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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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.
Mi Hyang Lee played bogey-free in windy conditions on Friday and posted a 6-under 66, giving her a one-shot lead in the Blue Bay LPGA.
Stout joins College Golf Talk after winning the Cabo Collegiate by seven shots on Tuesday.
Daniel Berger jumped out to an early lead with a 9-under 63 at the Bay Hill Club Thursday, and held on in the clubhouse despite superb efforts from Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy, the two-top ranked players in the world, also provided their fair share of highlights during the Arnold Palmer Invitational’s opening round.
Chandler Blanchet shot an 8-under 64 Thursday and leads at Grand Reserve Golf Club after 18 holes. John Daly II made his Tour debut, finishing with a 2-unde 70 thanks to a spectacular chip-in for birdie on the 16th hole. The University of Arkansas senior spoke to media after the opening round in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.
Scottie Scheffler wasn’t great Thursday at Bay Hill but he was better than in recent opening rounds. Check out highlights from Round 1 of the 2026 Arnold Palmer Invitational and insight from “Golf Central.”
Chandler Blancet leads the way after the opening round of the Puerto Rico Open, where kids of all ranges are grabbing headlines.
The last time the golf world saw Justin Thomas compete was during the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Thomas, playing his first tournament since back surgery in November, shot an opening round 79 at Bay Hill.
Tee times, pairings and how to watch the second round of the PGA Tour’s signature event, the Arnold Palmer Invitational.
