# 7.13.26 | The Open Championship Begins! Royal Birkdale Preview, Scottie vs. Rory, Tom Kim's Return | 5 Clubs

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Published: 2026-07-13T16:00:00+00:00
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The final men's major of the year is here. Gary Williams kicks off Open Championship week with a special two-hour edition of 5 Clubs, previewing the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. From the course setup and historic champions to the biggest storylines entering the week, this show gets you ready for one of golf's greatest championships. In this episode: - Royal Birkdale preview and what makes the course such a true Open test - Tom Kim captures the Genesis Scottish Open and enters the week in top form - Scottie Scheffler's missed cut: cause for concern or just a blip? - Rory McIlroy's mindset heading into the final major of the season - Matt Fitzpatrick, Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, and other contenders to watch - Weekly winners from across professional golf - John Wood joins the show to relive Jordan Spieth's unforgettable 2017 Open victory and discuss strategy at Royal Birkdale - Bob Harig breaks down the latest headlines, LIV Golf, fan conduct, and major storylines - Andrew Coltart and Taylor Zarzour preview the championship, identify sleepers, and make their picks Who will lift the Claret Jug and become the 2026 Champion Golfer of the Year? Subscribe for daily Open Championship coverage, player interviews, previews, analysis, and more from 5 Clubs. 5 Clubs airs on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92). FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/ X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolf Want to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course. https://www.petermillar.com/d/men #TheOpen #OpenChampionship #RoyalBirkdale #Golf #PGATour #ScottieScheffler #RoryMcIlroy #TomKim #M…

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