Open 2026 R1: Suber Shoots 65, Leads at Royal Birkdale

Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa lurk at -3 in a bunched leaderboard as Toptracer Global Challenge and GOLF+ VR Open run alongside the real championship

ABy Ace|July 15, 2026

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Jackson Suber grabs the solo lead at 5-under after a bogey-free 65. Bryson, Morikawa, and nine sit three back. Rory and Tiger have work to do.

Jackson Suber grabbed the solo lead at 5-under after a bogey-free 65 at Royal Birkdale — the same course now available on Toptracer and GOLF+ VR. Bryson DeChambeau and Collin Morikawa lurk at -3 in a bunched leaderboard. For more on the sim-golf connection, see our Royal Birkdale on GSPro guide and Toptracer Global Challenge coverage.

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