Scottish town at the mouth of the Barry Burn, famed golf links
English hopes of ending the Open drought in England are rising as Fleetwood, Fitzpatrick and other homegrown players pursue glory at Royal Birkdale. The Open is returning to English soil for the first time since 1992, with fans hopeful the home advantage finally translates into a winner.
MacIntyre opens with strong rounds but cannot sustain momentum at Royal Birkdale. He finishes outside the podium as Cameron Young leads early; Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns post record rounds. MacIntyre confronts his temper in a weekend marked by frustration and warnings, while others seize the day on the Lancashire links.
Ryan Fox has won The Open at Royal Birkdale, becoming the second New Zealander to lift the Claret Jug. He seals victory with a 12-foot birdie on the final hole after a tense Sunday, beating Cameron Young as Sam Burns faltered.
The PGA Tour has detailed a two-tier framework—Championship Series and Challenger Series—set to launch in 2028. The plan includes a Last Chance Series for three top-tier cards, revised exemptions, and a structured points system. DP World Tour links remain under discussion as talks continue, with past major winners retaining extended eligibility.
The DP World Tour has revised its 2027 calendar as the Ryder Cup moves Ireland-ward, prompting date shuffles for key events and a reordering of the European circuit’s calendar. Several tournaments relocate in the lead-up to the 2027 season, with Wentworth and other Rolex Series events affected along with national opens and Open Qualifying Series slots.