Perfect weather conditions with welcome golfers to the 154th Open Championship in the United Kingdom for Round 1 on July 16.
Golfers and fans alike are looking forward to hitting the greens for competitive play and pristine conditions. The golf course at Royal Birkdale has been in preparation for this iconic tournament, welcoming warmups over the past few days.
Here’s a look at today’s forecast:
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Open Championship weather for today
According to AccuWeather, weather at the Royal Birkdale will be practically perfect for golfers. With a high of 79 and low of 57, the temperature isn’t the only thing making for great golfing conditions. There is a 0% chance of rain for today with minimal cloud coverage. There will be a bit of a breeze out of the green with gusts up to 21 mph.
What happens if it rains at Open Championship?
Though it’s not something we have to worry about this weekend, in case it does rain play will continue on unless conditions become dangerous. The main concern at the Royal Birkdale is wind, which has greater chances for impact this weekend.
How to watch The Open on TV
All times Eastern:
Rounds 1 and 2 of the 2026 British Open will broadcast via streaming on Peacock starting at 1:30 a.m. before the TV broadcast kicks in on USA Network at 4 a.m. July 16-17. Rounds 3 and 4 will start on USA at 5 a.m. July 18 and 4 a.m. July 19 before switching to NBC at 7 a.m. both days.
How to watch British Open on streaming
Featured group and hole streaming is available on Peacock throughout each round. The main TV broadcast can be streamed via Sling, which carries USA Network, and Fubo, which carries NBC.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Open Championship weather update. Does latest forecast have rain?
Reporting by Samantha Guillotte, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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By Samantha Guillotte, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida | USA TODAY Network
