GolfLoopz is heading to The Open Championship!

In Episode 10, we look ahead to golf’s oldest major as it returns to Royal Birkdale. We explore the history of The Open, explain what makes links golf so different and take a closer look at Royal Birkdale’s dunes, deep bunkers and hard, burned-out fairways.

We also preview some of the leading contenders—including Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Southport’s own Tommy Fleetwood.

Most importantly, GolfLoopz will be at Royal Birkdale throughout the week, sharing the sights and sounds of The Open: the navy-blue grandstands, giant yellow scoreboards, flags cracking in the wind and the world’s best golfers trying to control the ball on a fast-running links course.

• The story of the first Open Championship in 1860
• Why links fairways can become hard, brown and incredibly fast
• About Royal Birkdale and previous winners
• Predictions and local favourite Tommy Fleetwood
• What GolfLoopz will be looking and listening for at Royal Birkdale

• Jordan Spieth wins The Open from the driving range – official R&A video

• Pádraig Harrington’s incredible 5-wood on the 17th – official R&A video
• Harrington explains the shot that helped him win

Carnoustie in 2018 is a brilliant example of a links course becoming dry, brown and extremely fast.

• The Open: what was needed to win at hard and fast Carnoustie
• Tiger Woods discusses firm and fast Carnoustie

• The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale – official championship page
• Royal Birkdale hole-by-hole course guide

• The story of the first Open Championship
• The history of the Claret Jug and Challenge Bel
• Explore the complete journey of The Open
• The Open’s official website