Overview

• Padraig Harrington hit the ceremonial first shot at 6:35 a.m. local time to open the 153rd Open Championship.
• Rory McIlroy tees off at 3:10 p.m. local time alongside Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Thomas in his native Northern Ireland.
• Scottie Scheffler leads the opening group alongside Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa; defending champion Xander Schauffele tees off at 9:58 a.m. with Jon Rahm and JJ Spaun.
• Thunderstorms and blustery winds are forecast throughout the opening round, posing a tough challenge for the field.
• NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock are providing U.S. coverage with streaming on Fubo, while Sky Sports, Sky Go and NOW carry the tournament in the U.K.