Open Championship 2026: 5 ways Royal Birkdale has changed since its last Open

Royal Birkdale is unrecognisable in parts ahead of this year’s Open Championship. Architect Tom Mackenzie has reworked almost every hole on the Southport links including a new driveable fifth a retired par-3 14th and a brand new long par 3 to replace it. Here’s a look at the biggest changes since Jordan Spieth’s win in 2017.

Titleist brings GTS300 mini driver to tour

Titleist’s GTS metalwoods family expands with the GTS300 mini driver making its PGA TOUR debut, joining the GTS driver and fairway range already in play across professional tours worldwide.