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Scottie Scheffler posts 2-under 68 at The Open's first round

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 3:56 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Scottie Scheffler posts 2-under 68 at The Open's first round
Summary

Scottie Scheffler shot a 2-under 68 in the first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale on July 16, 2026. As the defending champion and world No. 1, Scheffler started strong, leading the early starters with four birdies in his first six holes. However, his momentum slowed, with no additional birdies on the back nine. His performance positioned him two strokes behind co-leaders Sungjae Im and Dan Brown. Proper shotmaking and driving accuracy were key aspects of Scheffler's round, as he demonstrated his ability even in challenging conditions.

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  • •Scheffler began with four birdies in his first six holes.
  • •He shot par-4 scoring of 4 under among early starters.
  • •His round included two bogeys, one at the 6th and another at the 17th.
  • •Scheffler ranks first in driving accuracy for the day.
  • •He remains in contention heading into the next round.
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  • 3:56 PMCBS Sports — Scottie Scheffler starts strong at The Open as world No. 1 eyes back-to-back Claret Jugs
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Scheffler shot to the top of the leaderboard early in the first round before back tracking ever so slightly

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