# The Huge Changes Shaping Royal Birkdale Ahead of The Open

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Podcast: [NCG Top 100s Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ncg-top-100s-podcast-7415173)
Published: 2026-07-14T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Re-visting Royal Birkdale... In this episode of the NCG Top 100s Podcast, host Tom Irwin is joined by Richard Weeks, General Manager of Royal Birkdale, to explore the extensive preparations underway ahead of hosting The Open Championship. They dive into the thinking behind recent course changes, how the team balances tradition with modern championship demands, and what it really takes to present one of the world’s most iconic links at its absolute best. From agronomy and conditioning to logistics and player experience, this episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at staging golf’s oldest major. Whether you’re a course architecture enthusiast or just love The Open, this is an insightful conversation on the challenges and craft of preparing a world-class venue for the global stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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