The opening round of The 154th Open is underway at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. Watch live on USA Sports and Golf Channel mobile!
Scheffler grabs early solo lead with fourth birdie in six holes
Defending Open champion Scottie Scheffler made his fourth birdie in his first six holes to grab the early outright lead at Royal Birkdale.
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