My Week at the 2026 Open (+ Handicap Update!)

What’s it really like going to watch the Open Championship in person? In this video I cover my experience going to the 2026 Open at Royal Birkdale, right through from the Monday qualifier to the Saturday of the tournament itself. 📸 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/golflifecrisis/ 🏌️‍♂️ Download the *Swing Coach* app for free and get instant feedback on your game: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6739074629?pt=127488147&ct=GOLFLIFECRISIS&mt=8 ⌚ *Shot Scope* https://shotscope.com/?rfsn=8969316.3e72f1&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8969316.3e72f1 (use code ‘GLC’ for 15% off) 👕 *CHROMA Golf* https://chromagolf.com?sca_ref=10213108.U5MDH4xwhxCT4zF (use code ‘GLC’ for 10% off) 🌍 *NCG Top 100s Tour* https://ncgtop100stour.com?sca_ref=10511406.de2b4oL33tIhCZkq (use code ‘GLC5’ for 5% off) ⚙️ *Gear I use* Launch monitor: Uneekor Eye Mini https://amzn.to/456Y7sE Vlogging camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 https://amzn.to/4q9YYAQ On-course camera: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/44zUwDi Balls: Titleiest Pro V1 https://amzn.to/4alxzHL Rangefinder: Bushnell Golf Tour V5 https://amzn.to/3KTGKou Gloves: FootJoy WeatherSof https://amzn.to/3MIuWGa (the above are affiliate links, so I will receive a small commission if you purchase using them) *Chapters* 00:00 - Monday Last Chance Qualifier 04:06 - Fairhaven round 11:48 - Sightseeing 13:18 - Saturday at The Open --- I quit my job to see if I can become a scratch golfer in one year. Is it possible to go from a 10.2 to a 0.0 in 365 days of golfing full-time? Follow my journey as I try to understand what drives sustainable improvement in golf, how quickly that improvement can come, and if this mad endeavour is even feasible. Welcome to my Golf Life Crisis --- 🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. Good Vibes Only by Abraham Benjamin Stewart, https://t.lickd.co/l/6MGAlwDXxNZ