2026 Open Championship Preview: Contenders vs. Pretenders, Biggest Storylines, Royal Birkdale & Picks

Shane Bacon and Patrick McDonald are back to preview the 2026 Open Championship! From Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to the group of Englishman poised to bring a Claret Jug back to england, the fellas have you covered on the biggest storylines. Plus, a game of contenders vs. pretenders, Royal Birkdale changes and official picks for the tournament.(0:00) Intro + Open Championship week!(1:00) Diving in … starting with Scottie Scheffler(11:57) Rory McIlroy’s quest for a second Claret Jug(18:40) Is it time for an Englishman to win this golf tournament?(27:05) Contender or Pretender?(38:10) Royal Birkdale Breakdown + Picks and Predictions#Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #OpenChampionship #BritishOpen #RoyalBirkdale #GolfPicks #ScottieScheffler #RoryMcIlroy #MattFtizpatrick #OpenPreview 🎥 WATCH• Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GolfonCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live• Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider📖 READ• More golf news: https://cbssports.com/golf/ 💵BETTING• For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/• Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/• Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/🎙ABOUT THE SHOW:Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.