Jackson Suber leads after Round 1 of the Open Championship

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Jackson Suber leads after Round 1 of the Open Championship
Summary

Round 2 of the 2026 Open Championship began on July 17 at Royal Birkdale, with Jackson Suber leading the field after a first-round score of 5-under 65. He is followed by Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown, both at 4-under. Other prominent players, including Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler, are close behind at 3-under. Round 2 also marks cut day, with the field of 156 players set to be reduced to the top 70. Notable golfers like Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, and Jordan Spieth are at risk of missing the cut if their performance does not improve.

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  • Jackson Suber leads with a score of 5-under after Round 1.
  • Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown are tied for second at 4-under.
  • Round 2 is cut day, reducing the field to top 70 players.
  • Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose risk missing the cut at Royal Birkdale.
  • Coverage of Round 2 is ongoing with major tee times scheduled.
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  • 5:00 AMYahoo SportsOpen Championship Round 2 leaderboard, scores: Scheffler chases underdog Suber
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Bryson DeChambeau and Scottie Scheffler are lurking on the leaderboard as Round 2 of the 2026 Open Championship gets underway on Friday, July 16.

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