R&A Sets 156-Man Open Tee Times as McIlroy Group Starts at 10:15 a.m. ET
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Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 13
R&A Sets 156-Man Open Tee Times as McIlroy Group Starts at 10:15 a.m. ET
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 13
Summary
Royal Birkdale’s first-round draw puts Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick in Thursday’s marquee late-wave group at 10:15 a.m. ET, while defending champion Scottie Scheffler goes off at 4:58 a.m. ET.
The R&A released the full 156-man opening-round schedule Monday, giving fans their first look at how the final men’s major of 2026 will unfold across early and late waves.
Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood and Jon Rahm follow Scheffler’s group at 5:09 a.m. ET, with other notable late starters including Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark and Ludvig Åberg at 10:04 a.m.
The first notable Thursday pairing arrives at 2:19 a.m. ET with Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler and Alex Fitzpatrick, underscoring the overnight viewing window for U.S. audiences.
The Open returns to Royal Birkdale with 156 players chasing the Claret Jug and the season’s last major title, Champion Golfer of the Year.