THE OPEN QUALIFYING SERIES

The Open Qualifying Series (OQS) offers golfers around the world the chance to book their place at The 154th Open.

Each OQS event offers places to the highest-placed finishers who are not already exempt. The schedule for 2026, together with the number of qualifying places available at each event, is shown below.

OQS events are among a number of different ways players can qualify for The Open. Regional Qualifying and Final Qualifying events will take place in summer 2026, along with a new Last-Chance Qualifier event in the week of the Championship.

A series of exemptions have also been confirmed meaning some of the world's best players have already secured their place at Royal Birkdale.

The Open Qualifying Series - The 154th Open

9 Oct - 12 Oct 2025: Open de España presented by Madrid: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

16 Oct - 19 Oct 2025: Japan Open Golf Championship: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

30 Oct - 2 Nov 2025: Link Hong Kong Open: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

4 Dec - 7 Dec 2025: Australian Open: Three places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut.

26 Feb - 1 Mar 2026: 105th New Zealand Open: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

26 Feb - 1 Mar 2026: Investec South African Open Championship: Three places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut.

26 Feb - 1 Mar 2026: 119 Visa Argentina Open presented by Macro: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

5 Mar - 8 Mar 2026: Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

TBC: (Open Qualifying Series Asia): Two places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut.

TBC: KOLON Korea Open: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

28 May - 31 May 2026: Mizuno Open: Three places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut.

4 Jun - 7 Jun 2026: the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

11 Jun - 14 Jun 2026: RBC Canadian Open: Three places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut.

25 Jun - 28 Jun 2026: Open d’Italia: One place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut.

9 Jul - 12 Jul 2026: Genesis Scottish Open: Three places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut.