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Scheffler gets last shot at major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale

The British Open, golf's oldest championship, is now the last major of the year. The 154th edition returns to Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Scottie Scheffler aims to win a major for the third consecutive year, a feat only seven…

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Left / center-leftScheffler gets last shot at major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale

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Santa Fe New MexicanNews report · Jul 10, 4:50 AM

Scheffler gets last shot at major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale

The British Open, golf's oldest championship, is now the last major of the year. The 154th edition returns to Royal Birkdale from July 16-19. Scottie Scheffler aims to win a major for the t...

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jul 10, 2:22 AM

Scheffler gets last shot at a major in 2026 as British returns to Royal Birkdale

The oldest championship in golf has become the last major on the calendar.

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Details15/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 2 sources
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