The Open 2026 — our AI’s picks
for Royal Birkdale are ready.
Our model has analysed every player in the 154th Open field — form, links history, strokes gained. Picks land in your inbox by Tuesday. Start a £1 trial to unlock them.
Unlock the AI’s Open picks — £1 →Why Royal Birkdale rewards the right kind of golfer
The Open rotates between the finest links courses in Britain. The model treats each venue as a distinct puzzle — and Royal Birkdale favours a very specific player profile.
Links golf is different
Wind, firm fairways, pot bunkers and the rumpled green complexes at Birkdale punish inaccurate approach play. The model up-weights strokes-gained in windy conditions and ball-striking over putting.
Open history matters
Birkdale has hosted The Open ten times. Past performers — Harrington (2008), Watson (2017), Spieth (2017) — share identifiable traits the model uses to flag golfers who perform on this specific course.
The market overreacts to recency
Casual money piles onto last week’s winner and big names. The model spots where the post-tournament prices have moved too far and identifies the value the bookies have left on the board.
The proof: 8 years of results
Every tournament since 2018, tracked and published. Hover or tap any point for details.
*Simulated at £10/point. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What members say
Over 1,000 subscribers since 2018.
“Not every week is a winner but stick to the programme and you’ll make money over time. It’s smart, value-based analysis. It’s increased my returns and my enjoyment of the tournaments.”
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“Probably the best golf prediction tool in the UK. The model picks up on value that you would never spot manually.”
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- Weekly AI picks for every major tour event
- Full 154th Open Championship field analysis included
- 8 years of historical performance data
- Email delivery every Tuesday before play starts
Common questions
What if I cancel during the trial?
Cancel any time within the first 7 days from your account dashboard and you won’t be charged the £29.99 monthly fee. The £1 covers the trial itself.
How does the AI pick players for The Open?
The model combines strokes-gained data, recent form, course history and Open-specific links performance to rank every player in the field by predicted performance. It then filters for players where the market price doesn’t reflect the model’s probability — that’s the value signal.
Is the model profitable long-term?
Since 2018 the model has returned a 656% ROI simulated at £10/point. No system wins every week, but consistent application over a season is where the edge compounds. Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results.
Which tours does GolfForecast cover?
We cover both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Picks for both tours are included in the subscription — including Open Championship week on the DP World Tour.
When will The Open 2026 picks arrive?
Picks for the 154th Open will be in your inbox by Tuesday 14th July — two days before the first round at Royal Birkdale.
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