# 2026 Open Championship Preview: Contenders vs. Pretenders, Biggest Storylines, Royal Birkdale & Picks

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Published: 2026-07-14T19:26:31+00:00
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Shane Bacon and Patrick McDonald are back to preview the 2026 Open Championship! From Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy to the group of Englishman poised to bring a Claret Jug back to england, the fellas have you covered on the biggest storylines. Plus, a game of contenders vs. pretenders, Royal Birkdale changes and official picks for the tournament. (0:00) Intro + Open Championship week! (1:00) Diving in … starting with Scottie Scheffler (11:57) Rory McIlroy’s quest for a second Claret Jug (18:40) Is it time for an Englishman to win this golf tournament? (27:05) Contender or Pretender? (38:10) Royal Birkdale Breakdown + Picks and Predictions #Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #OpenChampionship #BritishOpen #RoyalBirkdale #GolfPicks #ScottieScheffler #RoryMcIlroy #MattFtizpatrick #OpenPreview 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GolfonCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 📖 READ • More golf news: https://cbssports.com/golf/ 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW: Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered conversations with golf’s biggest names — all with the trusted voice of CBS Sports.

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