From an out-of-sorts Scheffler to caddie nuptials: what to look out for at 2026 Open

Scheffler ready for title defence as 154th Open gets underway

SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : The British Open began under clear skies on Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, where American Scottie Scheffler is bidding to become the event's first back-to-back winner since 2008.•…