The Open Championship 2026: Scheffler Bounces Back, Suber Leads, DeChambeau Penalty
Key Questions
Who is leading the 2026 Open Championship after the first round?
American unknown Jackson Suber holds the lead at Royal Liverpool following round one of the Open Championship.
What penalties or notable scores occurred in round two?
Bryson DeChambeau received a two-shot penalty, while Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns tied a major championship record with rounds of 62. The cut line is threatening several big names.
How have Scottie Scheffler and other top players fared so far?
Scottie Scheffler has bounced back strongly after a rare missed cut with sharp putting. Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy are both struggling under pressure at the event.
The Open Championship underway at Royal Liverpool. Scottie Scheffler bounces back after rare missed cut, putting sharp. American unknown Jackson Suber leads after first round. Round 2: DeChambeau slapped with two-shot penalty; Herbert and Burns tie major record with 62; cut line threatening big names. Tommy Fleetwood struggles under hometown pressure after England's World Cup loss. McIlroy also struggling.