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The Open 2026: Scottie Scheffler starts strong in Round 1 at Royal Birkdale
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Defending champion Scottie Scheffler opened the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with a 2-under 68. Despite a strong start, he finished two strokes behind the early leaders after a mixed performance on the back nine.
If there was a round to encompass Scottie Scheffler in 2026, it may have transpired on Thursday at Royal Birkdale. Serving as the defending champion, the world No. 1 traversed through the links-golf gem alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton in effective fashion.
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