225. THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 PREVIEW

https://www.siegergolf.com/online-courses There is something wonderfully different about Open Championship week. The manicured perfection of modern tournament golf gives way to the raw beauty of links golf, where the wind is an opponent, the bunkers are unforgiving, and every bounce seems to have a mind of its own. This year, the game's oldest and most prestigious championship returns to Royal Birkdale, one of the finest and fairest tests on the Open rota. But make no mistake—fair doesn't mean easy. Birkdale rewards courage, imagination and patience in equal measure. In this episode, we'll explore what makes this iconic course such a formidable examination, look back at some of its unforgettable moments, assess the leading contenders, uncover a few dark horses, and consider the sentimental stories that could unfold. We'll also examine the conditions likely to shape the championship, highlight the players whose games are perfectly suited to links golf, and, of course, make our predictions for who will be walking up the 18th fairway on Sunday holding the Claret Jug. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices