Scheffler Leads Open as Fleetwood Struggles

The defending champion Scottie Scheffler continues his strong performance at The Open 2026, making a birdie at the fifth hole to reach -7. Meanwhile, Tommy Fleetwood encountered trouble when his ball disappeared into a thick clump of grass atop a bank to the left of the fairway.

The final few games are running late due to a rules brouhaha in an earlier match. As Scheffler continues his strong play, the late-starting leaders will face increasing wind and pressure, potentially setting up an exciting finish to the championship. newsbetting.bond