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Scotty Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood tee off at The Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 9:06 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Scotty Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood tee off at The Open
Summary

Scotty Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood are set to tee off at the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in Southport on July 16. Live commentary and updates are available as players like Matt Fitzpatrick, currently at -2, lead early scores. The first round features notable pairings, including Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton, and Bryson DeChambeau at 09:58 BST, and Jordan Spieth, Fleetwood, and Jon Rahm at 10:09 BST. Coverage includes live radio from 11:00 BST, with approximately half of the players having completed their rounds by mid-morning.

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By the Numbers
  • •The Open is being held at Royal Birkdale this summer.
  • •Matt Fitzpatrick starts well at -2 after 11 holes.
  • •Scheffler, Hatton, and DeChambeau tee off at 09:58 BST.
  • •Spieth, Fleetwood, and Rahm follow shortly after at 10:09 BST.
  • •Live radio coverage starts at 11:00 BST.
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  • 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — The Open round one: Scheffler & Fleetwood to tee off, Fitzpatrick starts well
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Follow scores, text updates and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary from day one of the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale in Southport.

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