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Royal Birkdale Ballot Offers £99 [$135] Open Rounds; Entries Close March 31

Royal Birkdale launched the ‘Birkdale Ballot,’ letting club golfers play the 2026 Open venue for £99 [$134.78] each (£396 [$539.11] fourball). Standard 2026 green fees list £450 [$612.63] in March–April and £495 [$673.89] May–October. The club said it’s “to celebrate the domestic game.” Ballot opens 9 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026, and closes 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2026.