General · 14 July 2026
The Open Championship starts Thursday at Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale in Southport is hosting the 154th Open Championship from July 12 to 19, and approximately 300,000 visitors are anticipated. World number two Rory McIlroy tees off at 3:15 PM BST on Thursday, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler starts at 9:58 AM BST. Local businesses are hoping for a significant boost from the event, which has created an "amazing buzz" in the area.
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