# 7.14.26 | Open Championship Preview with Tim Barter & Rex Hoggard | Rory, Spieth & Royal Birkdale | 5 Clubs

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Published: 2026-07-14T16:00:00+00:00
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The countdown continues. The 154th Open Championship begins Thursday at Royal Birkdale, and today on 5 Clubs, Gary Williams gets you ready for golf's oldest major. Today's show includes: - A complete preview of Royal Birkdale and the biggest course changes since 2017 - Jordan Spieth reflects on his Open Championship victory and whether he can reach that level again - Rory McIlroy's pursuit of another Claret Jug after completing the career Grand Slam - Tim Barter joins live from Royal Birkdale to break down course strategy, conditions, and the players to watch - Rex Hoggard shares insights from inside the championship, including equipment changes, player reactions, and the week's biggest storylines - Featured groups, betting favorites, and what firm, fast links conditions could mean for the championship Who will lift the Claret Jug on Sunday? Let us know your pick in the comments! Subscribe to 5 Clubs for daily golf coverage, major championship analysis, player interviews, and everything happening across the world of golf. 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 #5Clubs #TheOpen #OpenChampionship #RoyalBirkdale #GolfChannel #JordanSpieth #RoryMcIlroy #ScottieScheffler #PGA #Golf

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