British Open: 3 Longshots to Consider

The final major of 2026 is set for Royal Birkdale this weekend, as The British Open gets underway on Thursday. You can find our pick to win The Open here. However, with the sheer quality on display this week, there are likely to be many players at bigger prices worth considering. You can find 3 longshots to consider for the British Open here.

British Open Longshots to Consider

Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland could be a player who is massively underestimated this weekend. The European has made the cut in 12 of his 15 starts in 2026, finishing in the top ten on three occasions.

Hovland's recent form is eye-catching, winning the Travelers Championship, and also taking a solo third at the Canadian Open. His record in majors is also reliable, making the cut in 20 of his 27 appearances, which includes a career-best T4 at The British Open in 2022.

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Cameron Young

Cameron Young still looks like a major winning in waiting, and few questions can be asked of his form this season. The American has made the cut in all 14 appearances on the PGA Tour, finishing in the top ten on six occasions.

After winning twice in four appearances earlier this year, you'd likely have to forgive his recent efforts. However, his major record is impressive, especially his results at The Open. Young has finished in the top ten on two of his last four starts, which includes a career-best second in 2022.

Justin Rose

It seems like a lifetime ago now, but Justin Rose announced his emergence on the big stage with a T4 finish at The Open at Royal Birkdale as an 18-year-old in 1998. His record in majors has been solid since then, finishing in the top ten in 25 of his 87 appearances.

Rose has consistently made the cut this season, and he was excellent at The Masters earlier this year when finishing T3. It has been a long 13 years since his last major success, but he should go very well on his return to Royal Birkdale this weekend.