The Open

15 July 2026

Three-time Open champion Nick Faldo was critical of Bryson DeChambeau when he suggested that the American had no clue when it comes to course strategy. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that the golf legend was correct and that DeChambeau cannot contend at Royal Birkdale without a strategic approach.

15 July 2026

Golfshake's Derek Clements has witnessed increasingly boorish behaviour in recent years at all sporting events but it is the deteriorating standards at golf tournaments that most concerns him.

16 July 2026

Drawing record crowds of 300,000 in 2026, attendances have risen at the Open Championship in recent years, driven by the introduction of the annual ticket ballot, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark believes that the event has lost part of its soul, something that made it unique in sport.

13 July 2026

The Open Championship returns to Royal Birkdale this week for the first time since Jordan Spieth’s heroics in 2017, but who is going to secure the iconic Claret Jug? Get ready for golf's oldest and grandest major with our comprehensive preview.

13 July 2026

Who is going to win the Open at Royal Birkdale? Golfshake's Derek Clements has shone a spotlight on 10 likely contenders for the Claret Jug.

13 July 2026

We will all have our favourites at Royal Birkdale but one thing you can guarantee is that somebody will merge from the pack. Somebody none of us had tipped will mount a challenge at the Open.

13 July 2026

A total of 156 hopefuls will be teeing it up at Royal Birkdale and many will be playing in The Open Championship for the first time. Can any of these debutants follow in the footsteps of Ben Curtis and Collin Morikawa, who both picked up the Claret Jug at their very first attempt?

13 July 2026

What do you remember about the 1998 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale? Do you remember a 17-year-old Justin Rose being one off the lead after 36 holes? Do you remember him holing out from the rough on the final hole to finish in a tie for fourth? 28 years later, he's back with a chance to finally secure the Claret Jug.

13 July 2026

Jordan Spieth won The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017 by three shots after an enthralling battle with Matt Kuchar. But the American very nearly threw it all away.

13 July 2026

Back in 1971 three men dominated the game. Defending Open champion Jack Nicklaus, two-time major winner Tony Jacklin and a ball of energy called Lee Trevino - and it was the latter who secured the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale.

13 July 2026

12 months ago, it was Scottie Scheffler who underlined his position as the best player in the world when he lifted the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale in Northern Ireland.

10 July 2026

The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale is almost here - and celebrating the championship's return to this revered links, The R&A has unveiled an exciting new range of men's and women's apparel that has been crafted to offer a bold look both on and off the golf course.

10 July 2026

Following spectator controversies at the Ryder Cup and the US Open, The R&A is tackling that head on by introducing a new fan code of conduct that they are calling The Open Commitment.

8 July 2026

The 155th Open at St Andrews is certain to be yet another magnificent spectacle, and you could be part of it, with the ticket ballot for the championship's return to the spiritual home of golf now open.

2 July 2026

The Open is golf's oldest and greatest championship, presenting a timeless challenge to the world's best players that always delivers a memorable spectacle. And you could be there at Royal Birkdale this month - with these fantastic packages still available.

1 July 2026

Final Qualifying for The Open is one of the most exciting days on the golfing calendar and this year's edition did not disappoint as 20 players successfully made it through to compete in the 154th championship at Royal Birkdale later this month. Let's see who qualified from each location.

1 July 2026

Final Open Qualifying is one of the best days in the golfing calendar, but who is playing where and what can we expect across the four venues? Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook describes everything you need to know.

27 April 2026

Following months of speculation, it has now been confirmed that The 156th Open will be staged at Royal Lytham & St Annes from 30 July-6 August 2028.

26 March 2026

Royal Birkdale will stage the 154th Open this summer, but you could feel part of that celebration too thanks to an incredible new opportunity created by the club for golfers based in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland to play this remarkable layout.

17 November 2025

World number one Scottie Scheffler produced a spectacular performance to win The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush, but the championship itself delivered on several fronts, as independent research commissioned by The R&A and Tourism Northern Ireland has shown that it generated over £280 million in economic benefit.

14 November 2025

Follow in the footsteps of champions and enjoy an unforgettable getaway at golf’s original major. For 2026, The 154th Open returns to Royal Birkdale and for the first time, The Open is offering ticket and accommodation packages allowing you to experience every moment in comfort and style.

1 August 2025

Scottie Scheffler began the final round of the British Open with a four-shot lead and never looked back, securing his second major title of 2025 in commanding fashion.

1 August 2025

In this week’s View from the Fairway, Derek Clements explores whether the iconic Turnberry links can keep pace with the ever-expanding scale of The Open Championship. As record-breaking crowds and economic impact shape the future of golf’s oldest major, Clements reflects on Turnberry’s legacy and the logistical hurdles that stand in the way of its return to the rota.

1 August 2025

The fourth and final men's major weekend of the season is upon us and as always there are some major storylines to keep your eyes on throughout the championship. From homecoming fairytales to grand slam potentials, here are our top stories for this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush.

1 August 2025

We are now a quarter of the way into the 21st century and in that time not one English golfer has claimed victory at the Open Championship. The last Englishman to win the Open was in fact Nick Faldo way back in 1992! Here is our list of English golfers who could secure the fourth and final major trophy of the season at Royal Portrush this weekend.

1 August 2025

It's said that there are only around 247 true links golf courses in the world, and the majestic Dunluce at Royal Portrush is arguably the best of the lot. Fortunately, you can secure a tee time here, but how much does that cost and does the experience offered justify the expense?

12 November 2025

There are so many qualities that make the Open Championship the most special of golf's majors, but what really separates the Open are the venues that it's staged at. And everyone has the chance to play them, but what is the best, the worst, and how would everyday golfers rank the courses based on the experience of playing there for themselves.

1 August 2025

There is much debate within our sport about which is the best of the four men's majors. But for Golfshake's Derek Clements, it can only be The Open. He describes why the game's oldest championship remains its greatest.

1 August 2025

The Open is almost certainly going to be decided in the final stretch of holes at Royal Portrush. These are the challenges to look out for.

15 April 2026

The stage is set at Royal Portrush as the final men's major of the year, The Open, returns to Northern Ireland, where Masters champion Rory McIlroy will be hoping to secure a dream triumph on home soil. Golfshake's Derek Clements looks ahead to the game's oldest major championship.

1 August 2025

There are many obvious contenders at Royal Portrush but here we look at 10 golfers who could write a few headlines of their own at The 153rd Open Championship.

1 August 2025

When The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019 it turned out to be a victory procession for Shane Lowry. Can he contend again? Here we look at the players who we expect to be battling it out for the Claret Jug on Sunday.

1 August 2025

A number of golfers will be making their Open Championship debuts at Royal Portrush. It is a dream come true as they prepare to take part in the sport’s oldest major. We look at some of the first-timers. Most will be happy to make the cut but there are those who will be hoping for a bit more.

1 August 2025

Xander Schauffele started 2024 carrying the dreaded tag of the best golfer not to have won a major. He ended it with two - the US PGA and The Open. The American held off the challenge of Justin Rose to win the 152nd Open Championship at the end of a captivating week at Royal Troon.

1 August 2025

Back in 2019, a week that started with Rory McIlroy’s hopes crashing to earth with a quadruple-bogey eight at the opening hole ended with Ireland's Shane Lowry claiming a first major championship win with a dominant six-shot victory on 15 under par amid raucous scenes at The Open at Royal Portrush.

1 August 2025

Excitement is building for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush and in a first for golf, Spidercam technology will bring golf fans closer to the world's best players as they compete for the Claret Jug.

1 August 2025

Excitement is building for The Open at Royal Portrush and helping golf fans to get into the mood for the oldest major in the game, Tourism Ireland has partnered with the Golf Channel and The R&A to create a new documentary, This is Open Country, which celebrates the island of Ireland's remarkable success in the championship.

1 August 2025

288 players will be competing for a minimum of 20 spots into The Open at Royal Portrush as Final Qualifying gets underway from Dundonald Links, Burnham & Berrow, Royal Cinque Ports and West Lancashire. Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook picks out the names that you need to be keeping an eye on.

COURSES • 1 August 2025

The 153rd Open Championship is soon going to be with us, which means it's about time we have a look at the Open qualifying events, and the courses at which they will be played.

1 August 2025

The 153rd Open is now just one month away, meaning that final preparations are well underway at Royal Portrush Golf Club for the return of the most historic championship in the game from July 13-20.

1 August 2025

There has been much discussion about the future of Turnberry as a venue for the Open Championship, but Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why there is another course that he would far more see stage the game's oldest major one more time.

23 January 2025

News that The 155th Open will staged at St Andrews in 2027 has potentially given Tiger Woods the ideal opportunity to walk away from major championship golf on his terms. Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why this could be the perfect time for the legendary American to complete a farewell tour.

23 January 2025

Golf's oldest major will make a return to the spiritual home of the game with The R&A announcing that The 155th Open will be staged at St Andrews from 11-18 July 2027.

15 July 2025

It's often been said in sport that everyone remembers the winner and no one remembers who finished second, but that isn't strictly true when you think of the Open Championship. However, we have taken a look through the history books to pick out some runner-ups who didn't rival the winner for attention.

15 July 2025

Despite their best efforts, many incredible players couldn't quite get over the line and become the Champion Golfer of the Year. Golfshake's Kieran Clark has picked out some of the finest names who didn't win the Open.