Summary
Royal Birkdale has implemented significant changes to its course ahead of the 154th British Open, including designating the area right of the 13th hole as out of bounds, preventing a repeat of Jordan Spieth's memorable bogey in 2017. The course also features a new left tee box on the 13th, a remodeled 14th hole, and a new 15th hole, with an overall extension of 67 yards and a reduction in bunkers.