Who is leading The Open Championship after Thursday's round?

Jackson Suber holds a one-shot lead after posting a 5-under 65 in the opening round at Royal Birkdale.

What was notable about Bryson DeChambeau's first round?

Bryson DeChambeau shot a 3-under 67, which was his first major round under par this year, following a season where he had not made a cut in a major.

When do key players tee off on Friday?

Jackson Suber has an early tee time at 2:30 a.m. ET. Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau will be in the late wave, while Rory McIlroy tees off just after 5 a.m. ET.

MajorsBy the GolfOdds Editorial TeamJul 28, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

Suber Leads Open Championship, DeChambeau and Scheffler Eye Friday Charge

Jackson Suber holds a surprise lead at The Open Championship after a strong opening round, with several top contenders poised to challenge him on Friday at Royal Birkdale.

Jackson Suber, a 26-year-old making his first trip to Europe, emerged as the surprise leader after Thursday's opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. Suber, who has yet to secure a PGA Tour victory, delivered what was described as the round of the day, a 5-under 65. His performance was highlighted by a strong finish, going 4-under over his final five holes, giving him a one-shot overnight lead. He is currently priced at +7000 (FanDuel).

While Suber holds the early advantage, a competitive field trails closely. Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown are both just one shot back from the lead. Im is priced at +9000 (Bovada), while Brown is a longer shot at +17500 (FanDuel).

Further back, Bryson DeChambeau leads a larger group at 3-under par. DeChambeau's opening 67 marked his only major round under par this year, a significant improvement given he has not made a cut in a major this season prior to this event. He is currently available at +2200 (FanDuel).

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished his first round at 2-under par. Scheffler, priced at +500 (Bovada), will tee off in the late wave on Friday, paired with DeChambeau, setting up a notable grouping as they look to climb the leaderboard.

Rory McIlroy, who posted a 2-over 72 on Thursday, faces a challenge to get back into contention. McIlroy, currently priced at +750 (FanDuel), has an early tee time on Friday.

Friday's tee times will see leader Jackson Suber begin his second round early at 2:30 a.m. ET, alongside Sami Valimaki, who is priced at +30000 (FanDuel). The later wave will feature key contenders like DeChambeau and Scheffler, as the field aims to chase down Suber's unexpected lead at Royal Birkdale.

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FAQ

Who is leading The Open Championship after Thursday's round?: Jackson Suber holds a one-shot lead after posting a 5-under 65 in the opening round at Royal Birkdale.
What was notable about Bryson DeChambeau's first round?: Bryson DeChambeau shot a 3-under 67, which was his first major round under par this year, following a season where he had not made a cut in a major.
When do key players tee off on Friday?: Jackson Suber has an early tee time at 2:30 a.m. ET. Scottie Scheffler and Bryson DeChambeau will be in the late wave, while Rory McIlroy tees off just after 5 a.m. ET.