The Open 2026: Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler’s tee times for first round

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRory McIlroy is aiming to win The Open for the second time (PA)The first round of the 154th Open Championship got underway on Thursday morning at Royal Birkdale.World No 1 Scottie Scheffler is defending the title he won for the first time last year and he will get his opening round underway at 9:58am BST, alongside Tyrrell Hatton and Bryson DeChambeau.Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy will also be aiming for his second Claret Jug, 12 years on from winning his first.The Northern Irishman has a late tee off time on Thursday, as he is due to begin at 3:15pm, having been placed in a group with Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick.Tommy Fleetwood will be competing on home soil, and he will tee off at 10:09am alongside Jordan Spieth and Jon Rahm.In fullThe Open 2026 round one and two tee times including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Scottie SchefflerMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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