Open Championship 2026 Round 1: What to know as Jackson Suber takes the lead
Jackson Suber holds the lead at the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as the tournament transitions into the second round.
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The brief
The 2026 Open Championship is underway at Royal Birkdale, with Jackson Suber moving into contention early in the tournament. Players are currently navigating the first and second rounds, with the field preparing for the projected cut.
Coverage from the PGA Tour, Yahoo Sports, BBC, Sky Sports, and The Guardian highlights Suber’s performance and his unconventional grip. Broadcasts and live updates are tracking the progress of high-profile competitors including Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler.
Attention now turns to the second round as the late wave of competitors tees off. Future updates will track score fluctuations and identify which players qualify to move past the cut.
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Quick answers
Who is currently leading the tournament?
Jackson Suber is currently in contention and holding the lead following the first round.
Where is the 2026 Open Championship being held?
The tournament is taking place at Royal Birkdale.
Which notable players are featured in the field?
The field includes Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson DeChambeau, and Scottie Scheffler.
Coverage (5)
- 2026 British Open Round 2 updates: Big names tee off in late wave as cut looms at Birkdale PGA Tour · 21h ago
- British Open 2026: People told Jackson Suber to change his grip. He never did. Now he's in contention at Royal Birkdale Yahoo Sports · 21h ago
- The Open round one LIVE: Rory McIlroy, Matt Fitzpatrick and Tommy Fleetwood compete at Royal Birkdale BBC · 21h ago
- The Open 2026 - second round LIVE! Latest updates, highlights, scores as Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler feature at Royal Birkdale Sky Sports · 21h ago
- Is that Scheffler? Is it DeChambeau? No it’s Suber-man, the Open’s breakout star The Guardian · 21h ago
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