On The Open Championship 2026 eve, Royal Birkdale’s players faced an unusual challenge: preparing amid a local soccer match that emptied the golf course and shifted focus.
Four English golfers named Matthew, each with a local connection to Royal Birkdale, are poised to reshape the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
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