Groupings and tee times announced for second round of The Open

The second round of The 154th Open begins at Royal Birkdale in Southport, Merseyside, on July 17, 2026. Groupings include Rory McIlroy, who tees off at 10:09 a.m. alongside Matt Fitzpatrick and Xander Schauffele. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler is scheduled to start later in the afternoon with Tyrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau. The round is set to conclude around 9:15 p.m., with the top 70 and ties qualifying for the weekend. Record crowds are in attendance for this major championship, with players eager for an excellent performance to secure their place in the competition.