New qualifying event to be introduced for 154th Open at Royal Birkdale

New qualifying event to be introduced for 154th Open at Royal Birkdale

Last-Chance Qualifier will be a winner-takes-all event on Monday of Open week

The R&A Reveals 2026 Open Championship Enhancements

St Andrews, Scotland: A winner-takes-all Last-Chance Qualifier and special Heroes Classic will feature among new enhancements being introduced for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale next year. A survey of fans carried out by The R&A to research views and beliefs held about The Open revealed that they would like more opportunities to watch live golf, celebrate the Championship’s unique traditions and enjoy activities which allow them to further eng…

Last-chance Qualifier and Heroes Classic set to debut in The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale - Irish Golfer Magazine

A winner-takes-all Last-Chance Qualifier and special Heroes Classic will feature among new enhancements being introduced for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale as the ticket ballot for next year’s Championship opens today. A survey of fans carried out by The R&A to research views and beliefs held about The Open revealed that they would like more opportunities to watch live golf, celebrate the Championship’s unique traditions and enjoy activities w…

R&A reveals details of 'last chance qualifier' for 2026 Open Championship

The Royal & Ancient have revealed details for a new winner-takes-all qualifier ahead of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.