Bryson DeChambeau trails Jackson Suber at The Open as McIlroy struggles
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler both had strong openings at The 154th Open, while Rory McIlroy fell behind. Jackson Suber shot a five-under 65 to lead after the first round at Royal Birkdale, with DeChambeau positioned two strokes back at three-under 67. With McIlroy finishing at two-over 72, he faces challenges in making the cut. The second day of the tournament is set to begin Friday at 6:30 AM on Sky Sports Golf.
- •Jackson Suber leads The Open with a five-under 65.
- •Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler both start strong with 67 and 68, respectively.
- •Rory McIlroy struggles early, finishing two-over 72.
- •The second round of The Open begins Friday at 6:30 AM.
"Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Scottie Scheffler both made encouraging starts to The 154th Open, as Rory McIlroy’s major hopes suffered an early setback.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
PGA Tour•Sep 24, 2026, 5:50 PMThursday Presidents Cup tee times: Fourballs pairings and matchups for Sept. 24
Golf•Sep 24, 2026, 5:14 PMBYU women’s golf team captures prestigious tournament at Texas Tech
PGA Tour•Sep 24, 2026, 4:30 PMJackson Koivun gives his opinion on Medinah and whether it actually suits Team USA’s Presidents Cup players
Golf•Sep 24, 2026, 3:33 PMMonroe Central vs Wes-Del football game canceled due to tragedy
PGA Tour•Sep 24, 2026, 3:24 PMTravelers Championship golf tournament raises record more than $5 million for 290 charities
Golf•Sep 24, 2026, 1:40 PMFred Couples had a hunch. For U.S., it resulted in something special