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Surprise British Open Leader Jackson Suber Faces Another Breezy Day on the Birkdale Links
The 26-year-old American carded six birdies and an eagle, building a one-shot lead over Sungjae Im and Dan Brown.
- On Thursday, July 16, 2026, American Jackson Suber carded a 5-under 65 at Royal Birkdale, taking a one-shot lead during the opening round of the 154th Open Championship in Southport, England.
- The 26-year-old Tampa, Florida, native secured his tournament spot with a T-4 finish at the RBC Canadian Open last month, marking his first competitive round of links golf in Europe.
- Six birdies and an eagle propelled Suber to the top of the leaderboard, with the American attributing his success to equipment changes and studying an 'Every Hole at Birkdale' YouTube feature.
- Sungjae Im and Dan Brown sit one stroke back after both carding 4-under 66s, remaining within striking distance on the leaderboard following the opening round.
- Despite his lack of links experience, Suber seeks his first professional victory while focusing on the four-day challenge, saying "I'm trying to make it here for four days.
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