{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6852cc42cf39b4f29afae20d/6a4c42c363f5ae9478296c38?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Royal Birkdale Reinvented: What to Expect at The Open","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6852cc42cf39b4f29afae20d/1783382634175-b4302d4e-32f5-48e2-bf63-258698ad63ec.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>With The Open returning to Royal Birkdale, Tom Irwin and Dan Murphy take an in-depth look at one of golf's most iconic championship venues ahead of the year's final men's major.</p><p><br></p><p>The pair break down the dramatic changes made to the course since Jordan Spieth's memorable victory in 2017, discussing the brand-new holes, redesigned layouts, and whether the updates will make Birkdale a better test for today's longest hitters. They also explore how The Open is evolving, why The R&amp;A is asking more from its venues than ever before, and what fans can expect from a record-breaking championship on England's Golf Coast.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, plenty of chat about links golf, favourite Open memories, and why Royal Birkdale remains one of the game's greatest stages.</p>","author_name":"National Club Golfer"}