The location of the 2026 Open Championship is yet to be determined.
Royal Birkdale, one of the UK&I Top 100 courses, played host to the 146th Open Championship in 2017. This prestigious Major golf tournament saw the emergence of a new champion, American golfer Jordan Spieth.
Spieth's victory was significant as it marked his third Major title, joining the ranks of golfing greats. However, his journey to the top was not without its challenges. During the tournament, Spieth bogeyed the 13th hole, a setback that seemed to momentarily derail his momentum. But Spieth showed resilience, responding with a streak of birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie-par that propelled him to the lead.
This triumph at Royal Birkdale was not Spieth's first win at the Open Championship. He had previously won the tournament in 2017, securing a score of 12-under-par. He joined an esteemed group of American icons who have won at Royal Birkdale, including Arnold Palmer, Johnny Miller, and Tom Watson.
Watson, in particular, is closely associated with Royal Birkdale, having won the Claret Jug and $53,000 in 1983. His victory that year was his only win in England and came by a one-stroke margin at nine-under-par. Interestingly, Watson's win at Royal Birkdale in 1983 was notable for a long ruling that occurred while he was playing the 13th hole.
The first-hole at Royal Birkdale is widely regarded as one of the toughest opening holes for a Major Championship. In 2008, Padraig Harrington, the only European to win the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, navigated this challenge with a score of three-over-par to claim the title.
Looking ahead, the 154th edition of the Open Championship will return to Royal Birkdale in 2026. However, the winner of this event has not been explicitly stated in the available search results. The defending champion before this event is Scottie Scheffler, and the tournament is scheduled from July 16-19, 2026, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in England.
In conclusion, the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale was a testament to the sport's enduring allure and the unpredictable nature of golf. Spieth's victory, despite the initial setback at the 13th hole, serves as a reminder of the sport's capacity to reward resilience and skill.
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