The opening round of the 2026 Open Championship has concluded.
Jackson Suber emerged as the surprise leader after his inaugural appearance on the European circuit. The former Ole Miss star prepared by studying Royal Birkdale via YouTube, and the effort paid off as he holds a one‑stroke advantage over Daniel Brown and Sungjae Im heading into Friday’s play.
Below is a recap of the standout moments from Thursday’s action at The Open.
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