All Eyes on Open as 156 Players Tee Off at Royal Birkdale
A complete ranking of The Open field at Royal Birkdale: 156 players are set for the 154th Open, with Rory McIlroy leading the ranking and Joe Dean earning the final spot via Last Chance Qualifier; the piece highlights Spieth’s return, home‑soil English contenders, and the culmination of the 2026 major season.