July 16–19, 2026 · Royal Birkdale Golf Club · Southport, England
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⛳ The final major of the year. The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale — Southport, England. The wind. The fescue. The dunes. The Claret Jug. Get your picks in before Thursday's first tee shot (July 16). Let's finish the 2026 Series in style. 🏆 Royal Birkdale Golf Club — Southport, England. Submit your picks before Thursday's opening tee shot (July 16).
Notes from the Commish:
1) Entry fee is $25/entry, up to 3 entries. Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) or check to 110 Walters St, Huntersville NC 28078.
2) Tiebreakers: (1) Chosen winner's best finish · (2) Closest winning score · (3) Group 11 Open Qualifier best finish (even if MC)
Have a great week and enjoy!! — Scott 🏆⛳
Notes from the Commish:
1) Entry fee is $25/entry, up to 3 entries. Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) or check to 110 Walters St, Huntersville NC 28078.
2) Tiebreakers: (1) Chosen winner's best finish · (2) Closest winning score · (3) Group 11 Open Qualifier best finish (even if MC)
Have a great week and enjoy!! — Scott 🏆⛳
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⛳ The final major of the year. The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale — Southport, England. The wind. The fescue. The dunes. The Claret Jug. Get your picks in before Thursday's first tee shot (July 16). Let's finish the 2026 Series in style. 🏆
Notes from the Commish:
1) Entry fee is $25/entry, up to 3 entries. Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) or check to 110 Walters St, Huntersville NC 28078.
2) Tiebreakers: (1) Chosen winner's best finish · (2) Closest winning score · (3) Group 11 Open Qualifier best finish (even if MC), even if MC
Have a great week and enjoy!! — Scott 🏆⛳
Notes from the Commish:
1) Entry fee is $25/entry, up to 3 entries. Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) or check to 110 Walters St, Huntersville NC 28078.
2) Tiebreakers: (1) Chosen winner's best finish · (2) Closest winning score · (3) Group 11 Open Qualifier best finish (even if MC), even if MC
Have a great week and enjoy!! — Scott 🏆⛳
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The Open Championship 2026 · July 16–19 · Royal Birkdale Golf Club · Southport, England
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Last 4 digits to confirm: 3861
Last 4 digits to confirm: 3861
1Pick 1 player from each group (11 total). Also pick an overall winner and their score relative to par for tiebreakers.
2Winner = lowest 5-man team total at end of Sunday. If 4 or fewer of your players make the cut, your entry is eliminated.
3Tiebreakers: (a) Whose chosen winner finished better (b) Closest to actual winning score (c) Best sectional qualifier finish — Groups 9, 10 or 11 (even if MC)
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Questions? Email smhamel29@gmail.com or text 314-540-3777
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The Open Championship 2026
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~$25/entry · up to 3 entries · 96% back to the field
Full payout breakdown will be revealed toward the end of the tournament.
📲 Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) — fees are being verified. Any unpaid entries are eligible for DQ.
📲 Venmo @smhgolf29 (last 4: 3861) — fees are being verified. Any unpaid entries are eligible for DQ.
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