R&A awards 2026 Briton on the links where a Seve Ballesteros dazzled

He R&A announced on Tuesday that the 154th British Open will be played on Royal Birkdale (Southport, England)of July 12-19, 2026. The one for 2024 has already been awarded and will be held at Royal Troon (Ayr, Scotland) and the one for 2025, which was also awarded then, at Royal Portrush (Northern Ireland).

the emblematic Southport (England) links has hosted the British ten times, the last of them in 2017, when Jordan Spieth prevailed in a memorable duel with matt kuchar in the final round and clinched the Silver Jug for the first time.

The American joins an illustrious list of golf champions at Royal Birkdale, including Peter Thomson, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Johnnie Miller, Tom Watson, Ian Baker-Finch, Mark O’Meara, and Padraig Harrington. Miller in 1976 certainly passed a certain Seve Ballesteroswho dazzled the world with his breakthrough at the top of the tournament and ‘made’ an incredible chip between two bunkers on the final hole to claim second place shared with jack nicklaus.

Martin Slumbers, Managing Director of the R&Asaid in a statement: “Royal Birkdale is a world-class event venue and its exceptional links will once again give the best professional men’s golfers a harsh but fair test of their talents and abilities as they compete for the Silver Jug.” .

“He has created many memorable moments woven into the history of this historic Open, including a dramatic final round in 2017 when Jordan Spieth won for the first time. We look forward to another special occasion three years from now and this will be fascinating. to see which player emerges to join a list of distinguished Champions Golfers of the Year winners at Royal Birkdale.”

Andrew Maxwell, Captain of the Royal Birkdale and Chair of the Open Committeesaid for his part: “We are delighted and honored to have been chosen to host The Open in 2026. Royal Birkdale Golf Club has a rich history with the Open, having hosted it ten times.”