The Open Championship 2026 predictions & best bets: Fitzpatrick to WIN? LIV Golf is DONE

John Middlekauff previews the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale by breaking down the biggest storylines heading into the final major of the golf season. John discusses why the unpredictable nature of links golf makes The Open so unique, whether Rory McIlroy or Scottie Scheffler can reclaim major championship glory, and why Tommy Fleetwood faces one of the biggest weeks of his career. John then shares his favorite bets for the tournament, including why he loves Matt Fitzpatrick, Chris Gotterup, and Viktor Hovland. Later, John explains why new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp faces a difficult challenge growing the Tour after the majors, why he believes LIV Golf’s run is coming to an end, and wraps up with a GoLow Mailbag to answer your golf questions. Follow John on Twitter, and Instagram for the latest.  All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.