Scheffler Leads as Open Finishes at Royal Birkdale

Scottie Scheffler, the defending champion, made a birdie on the fifth hole to reach -7 at The Open 2026. His drive landed greenside before he chipped up to four feet and rolled in the putt with minimal fuss. saltysenoritaaz.org

The final round at Royal Birkdale has faced delays due to a rules controversy in an earlier match. Tommy Fleetwood encountered trouble when his ball disappeared into thick grass, adding to the tension as wind and pressure increase for the late-starting leaders.