The Open to return to Merseyside at least three more times as landmark deal struck

Royal Birkdale is hosting The 154th Open this week17:41, 15 Jul 2026Updated 17:47, 15 Jul 2026Merseyside will host one of golf's biggest tournaments another three times in the next 25 years, alongside other prestigious championships. A deal has been struck for The Open to return to the Liverpool City Region on multiple occasions between now and 2050.‌Royal Birkdale has welcomed the world’s top golfers as it hosts The 154th Open this week. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) alongside Sefton and Wirral Councils has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the sport’s governing body The R&A that would ensure future events would take place in the region.‌Hosting The Open drives up visitor numbers during the championship and beyond, with an economic forecast estimating