US golfer Scottie Scheffler showcased his form with a solid opening round at the 154th Open Championship, sitting just one stroke off the clubhouse lead after his front nine at Royal Birkdale.

The world number one, who previously triumphed at Royal Portrush in 2025, adapted well to England's scorching temperatures and sunny conditions, contrasting last week's fog-impacted Scottish Open where he missed a cut for the first time in four years.

Scheffler emphasized the importance of rest before majors but expressed frustration over his lackluster season, with only one PGA Tour win since January.

Fellow Americans Bryson DeChambeau and Daniel Brown led the pack at four under par, while Scotland's Robert MacIntyre, a three-time British Open top-10 finisher, aimed to end his major drought.Rory McIlroy joined a marquee group with Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick in pursuit of his first Claret Jug since 2014.The tournament highlighted competitive depth as players navigated the challenging links course.