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Why The Open will return to Lytham in 2028

THE OPEN

By Dan Murphy | Apr 27, 2026

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SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: The 201 yards par 3, 14th hole at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, the host course for the 2017 Open Championship on October 10, 2016 in Southport, England. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

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How much has each LIV golfer made compared to their PGA Tour earnings?

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