British Open Tee Times 2026 Pairings and Predictions for Friday Schedule
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Scottie Scheffler started hot during the first round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale but stalled out over his final 12 holes. (Kate McShane/R A) Like McIlroy, Scheffler missed some short putts, including a 5-footer on No. 11 and a 4 1/2-footer on No. 17. After missing six putts from inside 12 feet on his first 12 holes, McIlroy drained a 23-footer for birdie on No. 13. Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images Zach Bachar Jul 16, 2026 The first round of the 2026 Open Championship took place on Thursday with Jackson Suber sitting atop the leaderboard after carding a 5-under 65.
Furthermore, DeChambeau shot a 3-under 67 to sit in a tie for the No. 4 spot on the British Open leaderboard.
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Scottie Scheffler started hot during the first round of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale but stalled out over his final 12 holes. (Kate McShane/R A) Like McIlroy, Scheffler missed some short putts, including a 5-footer on No. 11 and a 4 1/2-footer on No. 17.
according to Fox News — LatestAfter missing six putts from inside 12 feet on his first 12 holes, McIlroy drained a 23-footer for birdie on No. 13.
according to Fox News — LatestBen STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images Zach Bachar Jul 16, 2026 The first round of the 2026 Open Championship took place on Thursday with Jackson Suber sitting atop the leaderboard after carding a 5-under 65.
according to Bleacher ReportDeChambeau shot a 3-under 67 to sit in a tie for the No. 4 spot on the British Open leaderboard.
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