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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Heading to Royal Birkdale for the 2026 British Open? Here's how to get tickets
It's probably too late to plan a trip across the pond to see the British Open this weekend at Royal Portrush. But applications are open for the ticket lottery for the 2026 Open Championship. Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest of golf's biggest stars are facing off this weekend in Northern Ireland in the last major of the 2025 season. The Open returns to England next year, holding its 154th edition at Royal Birkdale. Tickets are available now through the official channels ... if you're willing to pay a steeper price. If not, the ticket ballot is available for affordable rates, though you're still looking at least 60 pounds (that's about $80 at the current exchange rate) per ticket during the tournament. And that's if you qualify for a "youth" ticket — if you're between 16 and 24. Here's what you need to know about buying tickets to the British Open: When is British Open 2026? The 2026 Open Championship is scheduled for July 15-19. Where will the British Open be in 2026? Royal Birkdale will host the 2026 Open Championship. The course in Southport, about 18 miles north of Liverpool, has hosted the British Open 10 times previously, first in 1954 and most recently in 2017. Peter Thomson won twice there (1954 and 1965), and the list of Open champs at Royal Birkdale include Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, Padraig Harrington and Jordan Spieth. Where can I buy tickets for British Open? British Open tickets are available on marketplace sites, including StubHub. However, the only official place to buy tickets for golf's final major is Fans can sell their unwanted tickets through the official Resale Platform throughout the tournament. How can I apply for British Open tickets in 2026? The ticket ballot for the 2026 British Open is open now until noon ET on July 25. To be eligible, fans must be at least 16 and part of One Club, the free digital membership platform of the R&A. Fans can select up to four tickets per day of the tournament through the ballot. Those who receive tickets through the ballot will be notified in August or September. Those who upgrade their membership to One Club Advantage have a better chance of landing tickets in the ballot. Fans can also book higher-end tickets and packages now at How much do British Open tickets cost? Here are the prices listed for general admission tickets at the 2026 British Open. All prices listed are the approximate equivalent cost in U.S. dollars as of July 15, 2025. Tickets for fans younger than 16 are free:
USA Today
30-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
British Open announces 'last-chance qualifier' ahead of 2026 tournament at Royal Birkdale
The R&A announced a series of changes coming to the British Open in 2026, perhaps none more exciting than a winner-take-all "last chance" qualifier. The Open Championship will be at Royal Birkdale in England next year, and this new qualifier will take place on the Monday of tournament week. You like Monday qualifiers, well, here ya go. The R&A, in a statement announcing several fan-centric initiatives, said that the qualifier will be held at Royal Birkdale: The Last-Chance Qualifier on Monday 13 July will generate drama and excitement for fans as up to 12 players chase their dream of playing in The Open by competing over 18 holes of the iconic Southport links to decide who earns the final place in the field ahead of the draw being announced. The R&A also announced the launch of the Heroes Classic in which several past Open champions and special guests will take part "in a short-format challenge" on Tuesday, July 14. Ahead of all this, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, the R&A will have fans gather in the spectator village where on several big screens will be the men's final of Wimbledon and the final round of the PGA Tour's Genesis Scottish Open. Many of the British Open participants compete in the Scottish Open. The R&A says many of these initiatives came about from a fan survey it conducted in which fans said they wanted "more opportunities to watch live golf, celebrate the Championship's unique traditions and enjoy activities which allow them to further engage with the sport onsite." How to get tickets to the 2026 British Open Fans interested in getting tickets to the Open need to first create a free account in the digital membership club dubbed One Club. Go to to do that. Ticket prices range from $40 (£30) for the Sunday, July 12, opening day to $205 (£150) for the Sunday final round in 2026. There were more than 1.2 million ticket applications filed last year for the 2025 Open. Ticket applications for the 2026 Open Championship can be submitted until July 25, 2025.
Scotsman
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
New qualifying event to be introduced for 154th Open at Royal Birkdale
Last-Chance Qualifier will be a winner-takes-all event on Monday of Open week Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A winner-takes-all Last-Chance Qualifier is being introduced by The R&A for next year's 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. Aimed at generating drama and excitement for fans, the event on the Monday of Open week will see up to 12 players compete over 18 holes for the final place in the field at the Southport venue. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad In addition, a Heroes Classic will also be held on the Tuesday, with past champions and special guests taking part in a short-format challenge. Royal Birkdale is staging The 154th Open next summer | The R&A The two additions, which have come from fans saying they'd like to more opportunities to watch live golf in the early part of Open week, were announced by the St Andrews-based organisation as the ticket ballot for next year's event opened on Monday. Mark Darbon, The R&A's Chief Executive, said: 'The Open is one of the world's great sporting events and recognised worldwide for the special atmosphere generated by the tens of thousands of fans who attend the Championship each year. 'We have asked them how we can make their experience of attending The Open even more enjoyable and they have been clear – they want more live golf, more opportunities to engage with the traditions of golf's original championship and more activities onsite to watch, listen and play. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aim is to 'elevate The Open for fans' in early part of week 'As a result, we have introduced new features which we believe will elevate The Open for fans, particularly on the days leading up to the championship, providing a memorable experience of attending Royal Birkdale with friends and family next year. 'The ticket ballot continues to be extremely popular with 1.2 million tickets applied for last year and we are anticipating high demand again. We would encourage all fans wanting to secure their place at The 154th Open to submit their application before the ballot closes on 25 July.' The ticket ballot is available exclusively to members of One Club , the free-to-join digital membership programme presented by Mastercard, and ticket applications can be submitted from now until 25 July. Ticket prices for The 154th Open will start from £30 for an adult on the opening Sunday rising throughout the week of the championship to £150 for the final round. Jug. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Free tickets will be available to children through the successful 'Kids go Free' programme, while half-price youth tickets are available for 16-24-year-olds. These tickets must also be applied for using the ticket ballot.
Campaign ME
13-06-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
Next Creative Leaders 2025 invites entries from rising female talent
The One Club for Creativity has extended the deadline for its annual Next Creative Leaders competition to Monday, 30 June 2025, giving more time for rising female talent to apply. The free-to-enter initiative celebrates emerging female talent in advertising and design, offering a global platform for visibility, leadership, and long-term career growth. Now in its 10th year in 2025, Next Creative Leaders was developed in partnership with The 3% Movement and remains the only no-cost portfolio competition of its kind. It is open to copywriters, art directors, designers, associate creative directors, content creators, and newly promoted creative and design directors with less than one year in the role. Creative teams who are producing standout work are also encouraged to submit. Entrants are evaluated on four to six pieces of creative work, alongside a written reflection on how they – and their ideas – are pushing the industry forward. Judges look for work that demonstrates leadership, impact, and advocacy in areas such as diversity and mentorship. Winners receive a one-year individual membership to The One Club, free access to professional panels and mentorship events, and a complimentary ticket to a One Club development conference. Their work will be showcased on The One Club's website and social channels, with further media coverage and potential speaking opportunities at NCL events. Winners may also be invited to join juries across other One Club programmes. 'The One Club created its own inclusion and diversity department nearly 20 years ago, and has steadily increased programming around gender equity in the workplace,' said Kevin Swanepoel, CEO, The One Club. 'Next Creative Leaders is an important part of our programming because it identifies, elevates, and gives voice to those who are making a real difference, those who are opening the door and inspiring the next generation of creatives who follow in their footsteps.' This year's jury includes MENA-based creatives Enas Rashwan, Nayaab Rais, Ali Rez, and Rana Sadek. For more information visit the website:
National Post
16-05-2025
- Health
- National Post
The One Show Announces Historic Win: Klick Health Becomes First Health Agency to Ever Receive An Agency of the Year Accolade
Article content World's largest independent health agency trailblazes through Creative Week with 27 The One Show Pencils, 27 ADC Annual Awards Cubes, 26 Clios, and more Article content Article content NEW YORK & TORONTO — Klick Health is capping off The One Club's Creative Week tonight with a groundbreaking win, becoming the first health agency in The One Show's 52-year history to ever be named an Agency of the Year. Article content As The One Show's 2025 Independent Agency of the Year and the recipient of 83 campaign accolades over the course of the week, Klick is helping signal a major advertising industry shift as health creativity increasingly takes center stage. Article content 'Klick Health's recognition as Independent Agency of the Year is a landmark moment—not only is it the first time a health-focused agency has earned this honor, but they did so with an exceptional body of work,' said Kevin Swanepoel, CEO of The One Club for Creativity. 'With three standout campaigns each taking home multiple One Show Pencils, Klick proved that world-class creativity is thriving in the health space. This win sets a new benchmark for the industry.' Article content Rich Levy, Klick's Chief Creative Officer said, 'Being named the first health agency ever to take home an Agency of the Year demonstrates how purpose-driven creativity in healthcare, rooted in empathy and innovation, has earned its place on the world stage and reaffirmed that good work is good work. We're such fans of the past Independent Agency of the Year winners so to now be on a list that includes agencies like Rethink, Serviceplan, Wieden+Kennedy, and L&C is a dream come true.' Article content 'This historic achievement is a powerful testament to our team and how they're shattering the stereotypical reputation of a health agency,' added Klick Co-Founder and Chairman Leerom Segal. 'Thank you to every Klickster who dares to dream bigger and push further to help our clients make a healthy impact in people's lives.' Article content Earlier in the week, Klick's work was honored with numerous campaign awards, including 27 The One Show Pencils (including Best of Discipline in Pharma for 'Voice 2 Diabetes'), 27 ADC Annual Awards Cubes (including Best of Discipline in Product Design – Innovation for 'Voice 2 Diabetes'), 26 Clios (including a Grand Clio in Audio – Use of Technology for 'Voice 2 Diabetes'), two Webby Awards and a Gold International ANDY Award for '47,' with most wins coming outside of the health and wellness categories. ADC Annual Awards also ranked Klick #1 in the Pharma/Health/Wellness discipline, the #1 agency in Canada, and #2 agency in the world. Article content Change the Ref was named Non-Profit Client of the Year at The One Show for its campaigns, including 'American Cancer Story,' the emotional coming-of-age film Klick created in collaboration with co-writer and director José Padilha and producer Taking Over Films, with original score by Maroon 5's James Valentine and VFX by Pierre Buffin. Article content Klick Health is the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences, focused on hacking the boundaries of health by developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to achieve their full potential. The agency provides best-in-class marketing and advertising, media strategy and purchasing, medical affairs and medical communications, value and market access services, as well as enterprise omnichannel enablement among its specialized offerings. Klick's client service is rooted in deep medical and scientific understanding, enabled by nearly 250 post-graduate, in-house medical experts; unrivaled decision sciences capabilities; and innovative, results-driven creative. Article content One of the most-awarded advertising agencies on the planet, Klick was named 2024 Clio Health Independent Agency of the Year, London International Awards Global (and Regional) Independent Health & Pharma Agency of the Year, as well as Cannes Lions #2 Healthcare Agency and #2 Healthcare Network for the second year running. Cannes Lions also recognized Klick as the 2024 #3 Independent Agency of the Year. In 2024, Klick won over 140 top creative honors, including the coveted Cannes Lions Innovation Grand Prix, and eight agency distinctions from the most respected advertising awards shows. Klick has also been ranked a Best Managed Company, Great Place to Work, Best Workplace for Women, Best Workplace for Inclusion, Best Workplace for Professional Services, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and a FORTUNE Best Workplace in Advertising. Article content Established in 1997, Klick Health (including Klick Katalyst and btwelve) has offices in New York, Philadelphia, Saratoga Springs, Toronto, London, São Paulo, and Singapore. It is part of the Klick Group of companies, which also includes Klick Media Group, Klick Applied Sciences (including Klick Labs), Klick Consulting, Klick Ventures, and Sensei Labs. Follow Klick Health on LinkedIn and for more information on joining Klick, go to Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
