Set Up Notes
Tees, Fairways and Rough
Tees cut at 9mm. Fairways cut at 11mm.
First cut rough (approximate width 2 metres) cut at 55mm just prior to Championship. Uncut species rich native rough beyond.
Greens
The greens are fescue bent blend. Information on green speed and firmness will be provided before the first tee time during morning
course preparation.
Approaches/Surrounds
Approaches/surrounds cut at 8mm.
Additional Information
Course Manager – Sean McLean. Royal Birkdale has a permanent greenstaff of 17. For The Open, the total greenstaff is 47. This includes
10 greenkeepers from other Open venues, one international greenkeeper invited from one of The R&A’s overseas regions, three BIGGA
greenkeepers from The R&A Championship Agronomy Programme, and others from various clubs.
There are 104 bunkers on the course.
Total Course Yardage for Round Two (tee marker settings to flagstick)
7139 yards (as compared to the full yardage of 7223 yards)
Hole Locations
Related: The Open 2026 – Round 2 Teetimes
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