The Open: Why it's time to crown an English winner at Royal Birkdale
- Posted on July 14, 2026
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In brief
Royal Birkdale hosts The Open Championship with genuine prospects for an English triumph after nearly six decades of domestic drought. Since Tony Jacklin's victory in 1969, English golfers have struggled to claim their national championship on home turf. This week's tournament presents a compelling opportunity to break this historic curse, with several competitive English contenders prepared to challenge for the Claret Jug and restore national pride in professional golf.
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The Open: Why it's time to crown an English winner at Royal Birkdale
It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broken this week, writes Iain Carter.
