Jackson Suber leads after first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale
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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Jackson Suber holds a one-shot lead after the opening round of The Open at Royal Birkdale. On the leaderboard, Bryson DeChambeau and Robert Macintyre are tied for second, two shots back. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler follows three strokes behind, while Rory McIlroy rounds out the top contenders with a two-over 72, sitting seven strokes off the lead. The first round's developments set the stage for a competitive second day, where players will aim to improve their positions.
- •Suber leads by one shot after first round.
- •DeChambeau and Macintyre are tied for second place.
- •Scheffler, the defending champion, is three strokes back.
- •McIlroy finished with a two-over 72.
- •The second round is expected to be highly competitive.
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