GeneralUpdated 2h ago· Published July 16, 2026What Happened to the open?Overviewthe open is currently trending with 200+ searches.What the News Says1The Open round one LIVE: Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm among early starters at Royal BirkdaleBBC2The Open 2026: golf updates from day one at Royal Birkdale – liveThe Guardian3Licensable picture: The 154th Open ChampionshipReuters ConnectGet the full breakdown — why it matters, background context, and what comes next.Read Full Analysis