Bryson DeChambeau eyes British Open glory as U.S. seeks major streak

Bryson DeChambeau will tee it up at the 2026 British Open with a chance to keep the Claret Jug in the U.S. after Sam Burns joins him in the field.

What’s at stake for Bryson DeChambeau?

The 2026 British Open at Royal Troon offers Bryson DeChambeau a shot at his first major title since the 2020 U.S. Open. A win would end a 2,191-day drought for the 32-year-old and cap America’s recent run of dominance in the oldest major.

Who’s Bryson DeChambeau up against?

Sam Burns headlines the American challenge alongside DeChambeau. The pair join defending champion Viktor Hovland and rising star Ludvig Åberg in a field stacked with past major winners. Burns, 30, has three PGA Tour titles this year and sits 12th in the FedEx Cup standings.

Why the British Open matters now

The Claret Jug has stayed in the U.S. for three straight Opens. DeChambeau’s last top-10 at a major came at the 2023 Masters. His last British Open appearance, a missed cut in 2022 at St Andrews, ended a run of five straight cuts made.

What comes next for DeChambeau?

DeChambeau’s game hinges on his driver accuracy. He ranks 113th in fairways hit this season but sits 10th in strokes gained: off the tee. A strong week in Scotland could vault him back into the world’s top five-and into the mix for the FedEx Cup playoffs.