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2026 Open Championship tee times and pairings announced for Round 1

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

2026 Open Championship tee times and pairings announced for Round 1
Summary

The 2026 Open Championship is set to begin on Thursday morning at Royal Birkdale, featuring a 156-man field competing for the Claret Jug. The first group will tee off at 2:19 a.m. ET, led by Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler, and Alex Fitzpatrick. Notable pairings in the early morning wave include reigning champion Scottie Scheffler at 4:58 a.m. alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton. A later grouping features Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick, teeing off at 10:15 a.m. Fans have access to the complete schedule of tee times and groupings for the tournament's first round.

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  • •First tee time is at 2:19 a.m. ET on Thursday.
  • •Scottie Scheffler groups with Bryson DeChambeau at 4:58 a.m.
  • •Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele pair at 10:15 a.m.
  • •Full list of tee times available for fans.
  • •156 players competing for the Claret Jug.
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  • 8:06 AMCBS Sports — 2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 1 on Thursday at Royal Birkdale
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The full groupings and tee times for Thursday's first round at Royal Birkdale to begin the 2026 Open Championship

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