2026 Open Championship tee times and pairings announced for Round 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
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.
- •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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"Check out tee times and groupings, as well as TV and streaming information for Saturday's third round of the 2026 Open Championship.
"See tee times and pairings, as well as TV and streaming information for Sunday's final round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
"The full groupings and tee times for Thursday's first round at Royal Birkdale to begin the 2026 Open Championship
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 8:47 PMThe Open 2026 tee times, how to watch Sunday's final round at Royal Birkdale
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- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 10:15 PMBritish Open 2026 tee times, pairings, featured groups for Saturday's Round 3 at Royal Birkdale
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- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 10:04 PMThe Open 2026 tee times, how to watch Saturday's third round at Royal Birkdale
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- CBS SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:06 AM2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 1 on Thursday at Royal Birkdale
The full groupings and tee times for Thursday's first round at Royal Birkdale to begin the 2026 Open Championship
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