Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The Open: Scottie Scheffler can flip narrative of 2026 season on its head with successful defense

Despite a recent winless stretch, the world No. 1 brings perspective and a historically dominant game to Royal Birkdale

By The Daily News New York

Jul 15, 2026, 2:57 PM· Updated Jul 15, 2026, 4:00 PM· 1 min read

The Open: Scottie Scheffler can flip narrative of 2026 season on its head with successful defense — Credit: CBS Sports NY

Despite a recent winless stretch, the world No. 1 brings perspective and a historically dominant game to Royal Birkdale

Source: CBS Sports NY

Source: CBS Sports NY

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