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9 Past Champions Not Playing In The 2026 Open

Golf Monthly·Jul 13, 2026·

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Nine past champions of The Open will not be competing in the 2026 tournament, as winners are exempt until age 55 or 60 for those who won before 2024.

Winners of The Open are exempt until the age of 55, or 60 if they triumphed before 2024, so which past champions are not playing this week?

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