Jackson Suber leads after Day 1 at The Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The first day of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale saw Jackson Suber shoot 65 to take the lead. Bryson DeChambeau made a notable performance with a 67, placing him tied for fourth. Francesco Molinari and Henrik Stenson also surprised observers by performing well, with Molinari tied for fourth and Stenson near the top despite his low world ranking. An 18-year-old amateur, Lev Grinberg, made history as the first Ukrainian-born player to compete in a major, shooting one over par. As the tournament progresses, notable players will aim to secure their placements to make the cut.
- •Jackson Suber leads with a score of 65 after Day 1.
- •Bryson DeChambeau is tied for fourth with a score of 67.
- •Francesco Molinari, a former top player, is tied for fourth.
- •Lev Grinberg made history as the first Ukrainian-born player in a major.
- •Henrik Stenson surprised with a strong performance despite a low world ranking.
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