154th Open Championship tee times and pairings are announced
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 7:03 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The 154th Open Championship is set to begin on July 16 at Royal Birkdale, featuring the world’s top golfers. The tournament will run through July 19, closing out the 2026 Grand Slam schedule. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler will compete against previous winners such as Jordan Spieth and Padraig Harrington. First and second-round action starts at 1:35 a.m. ET on July 16 and 17, with streaming available on Peacock and TV coverage on USA Network from 4 a.m. ET each day.
- •154th Open Championship runs from July 16 to July 19.
- •Scottie Scheffler is the defending champion, having won in 2025.
- •First-round tee times begin at 1:35 a.m. ET on July 16.
- •Jordan Spieth won the last Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
- •Peacock and USA Network provide coverage of the event.
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — 154th Open Championship tee times, Round 1 & 2 pairings
"Golf’s oldest major will close out the 2026 Grand Slam schedule this weekend as the world’s top players converge on Royal Birkdale. The 154th Open Championship begins in the early-morning hours of Thursday, July 16, and rolls through Sunday, July…
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