US golfer Scottie Scheffler plays from a bunker during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

US golfer Scottie Scheffler plays from a bunker during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 15: A detailed view of Royal Birkdale Golf Club crest during a practice round, prior to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 15, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 15: A detailed view of Royal Birkdale Golf Club crest during a practice round, prior to The 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 15, 2026 in Southport, England. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

US golfer Scottie Scheffler (centre left) putts on the 13th green during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Spain's Jon Rahm walks on the 10th fairway during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Spain's Jon Rahm plays from the semi-rough on the 11th hole during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Japan's Ren Yonezawa watches his shot from the 11th tee during practice for the 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club near Southport in north-west England on July 15, 2026. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE