The Open Championship | Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, Merseyside | Thursday, July 16-19 | 2026
Ahead of the final major of the 2026 season, BetVictor News provides the lowdown on the Open Championship prize money, dates, location, tee times, latest odds and previous winners of the esteemed golf tournament.
Commonly referred to as The Open (or the British Open outside of the UK), it has been contested since 1860. Therefore, it is by far the oldest golf tournament on the planet and from a player’s perspective, one of the most prestigious. Especially with the coveted Claret Jug up for grabs.
The Open Championship Prize Money
The 2026 Open Championship prize money will sit at £12.7million with the winner taking home approximately £2.3m. The purse is the same as the year previous event which saw 2026 Open Championship betting favourite Scottie Scheffler claim his first tournament win with a score of -17.
When Is The Open Championship In 2026?
The 2026 Open Championship will take place between Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19.
Where Is The Open Championship In 2026?
This year, the Open Championship will be held at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Merseyside. It will be the first time since 2017 that Royal Birkdale has hosted the prestigious event and 11th overall.
What Are The First Round Tee Times For The Open Championship?
With a number of participants hoping to defy the golf odds, the first round tee times for the 2026 Open Championship have been confirmed. Here are the most notable stars with the times all in BST:
- 0635 Matt Baldwin, Thomas Detry, James Nicholas
- 0708 Henrik Stenson, Max Homa, Joe Dean
- 0719 Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler, Alex Fitzpatrick
- 0936 Russell Henley, Justin Rose, Viktor Hovland
- 0947 Justin Thomas, Alex Noren, Jason Day
- 0958 Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton, Bryson DeChambeau
- 1009 Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm
- 1431 Chris Gotterup, Sam Burns, Adam Scott
- 1442 Collin Morikawa, JJ Spaun, Nicolai Hojgaard
- 1453 Shane Lowry, Aaron Rai, Brooks Koepka
- 1504 Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Ludvig Aberg
- 1515 Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, Matt Fitzpatrick
Who Is The 2026 Open Championship Favourite?
The 2026 Open Championship odds here on BetVictor lists Scottie Scheffler as the favourite to land the Claret Jug. Last year’s winner and current world no.1 is available at 7/1 with back-to-back Masters victor Rory McIlroy the second favourite at 8/1.
How To Watch The 2026 Open Championship In The UK
Viewers based in the UK can watch the 2026 Open Championship live on Sky Sports Golf. The first round coverage will begin on Thursday at 6:30am with Friday’s second round and Saturday’s third round action broadcasted from 9:00am. The fourth and final round on Sunday will get underway live on Sky from 8:00am.
Sky Sports Main event will also be showing the action but the live coverage will vary. Alternatively, fans can tune in via free-to-air-coverage on BBC Two and the BBC iPlayer. Streaming is also available on Sky Sports Go.
*A valid TV license and Sky Sports subscription is required to watch live in the UK
The Open Championship Previous Winners
- 2025 – Scottie Scheffler – Royal Portrush (267)
- 2024 – Xander Schauffele – Royal Troon (275)
- 2023 – Brian Harman – Royal Liverpool (271)
- 2022 – Cameron Smith – St Andrews (268)
- 2021 – Collin Morikawa – Royal St George’s (265)
- 2020 – Wasn’t played owing to the COVID-19 pandemic
- 2019 – Shane Lowry – Royal Portrush (269)
- 2018 – Francesco Molinari – Carnoustie (276)
- 2017 – Jordan Spieth – Royal Birkdale (268)
- 2016 – Henrik Stenson – Royal Troon (264)
If you intend to bet on the 2026 Open Championship then please take the time to read through BetVictor’s safe and responsible gambling page which will provide good advice on how to stay in control when betting on golf.
Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to outcomes. Odds correct as of 10am July 14, 2026 and are subject to change.
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