Witness Golfing History: The Open Championship's Thrilling Second Round Unfolds!
The Continuing Saga of the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale
The prestigious men's final major of the golf season, the 154th Open Championship, is in full swing at Royal Birkdale. Golf fans can anticipate another day of intense competition as players vie for supremacy on the challenging course.
Comprehensive Broadcast Schedule for Round 2 Coverage
For those eager to follow the action, Round 2 coverage kicks off bright and early. Peacock will begin its broadcast at 1:30 a.m. ET, with USA Sports and Golf Channel mobile platforms offering extensive coverage from 4 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. Following the conclusion of play, a two-hour special, 'Live From The Open,' will provide a comprehensive recap of the day's highlights and analysis.
Current Leaders and Noteworthy Contenders on the Course
As the second round progresses, Sungjae Im and Dan Brown currently share the lead, having both carded impressive 4-under 66s in the opening round. Other prominent golfers, including Collin Morikawa and Jackson Suber, are actively competing and looking to close the gap.
Detailed Tee Times and Groupings for Friday's Play
Here is a complete breakdown of the tee times and player groupings for the second round of The Open Championship, taking place in Southport, England:
Morning Tee Times: Early Risers Take to the Course
The morning sessions feature an array of talented golfers. Starting at 1:35 AM ET, John Parry, Eric Cole, and Tiger Christensen will kick off the day. Subsequent pairings include Eugenio Chacarra, Matt Wallace, Max Greyserman at 1:46 AM ET, followed by Michael Brennan, Sahith Theegala, and Laurie Canter at 1:57 AM ET. Cameron Smith, Keith Mitchell, and Stuart Grehan (a) are scheduled for 2:08 AM ET, while Sepp Straka, Joaquín Niemann, and Kurt Kitayama tee off at 2:19 AM ET. Sami Välimäki, Shaun Norris, and Jackson Suber begin at 2:30 AM ET. Darren Clarke, Adrien Saddier, and Bernd Wiesberger follow at 2:41 AM ET. Keegan Bradley, Corey Conners, and Casey Jarvis start at 2:52 AM ET, with Matt McCarty, Harry Hall, and Haotong Li at 3:03 AM ET. Padraig Harrington, Marco Penge, and Michael Hollick are set for 3:14 AM ET. Tom Kim, Billy Horschel, and Mason Howell (a) will tee off at 3:25 AM ET. Johnny Keefer, Pierceson Coody, and Keita Nakajima play at 3:36 AM ET, and Aldrich Potgieter, Jesper Svensson, and Jack Buchanan (a) complete the early morning at 3:47 AM ET.
Mid-Morning Tee Times: Champions and Rising Stars
The mid-morning schedule brings forth more exciting matchups. Bud Cauley, Jayden Schaper, and Lucas Herbert begin at 4:03 AM ET. Kristoffer Reitan, Patrick Reed, and J.T. Poston are up at 4:14 AM ET, followed by Chris Gotterup, Sam Burns, and Adam Scott at 4:25 AM ET. Collin Morikawa, J.J. Spaun, and Nicolai Højgaard start at 4:36 AM ET. Shane Lowry, Aaron Rai, and Brooks Koepka tee off at 4:47 AM ET. Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, and Ludvig Åberg are slated for 4:58 AM ET. Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick, a high-profile group, begin at 5:09 AM ET. Jacob Bridgeman, Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen, and Tim Wiedemeyer (a) play at 5:20 AM ET. Patrick Cantlay, Daniel Berger, and Nico Echavarria are set for 5:31 AM ET. Peter Uihlein, Alistair Docherty, and Francesco Laporta start at 5:42 AM ET. Cameron John, Austen Truslow, and Sam Bairstow follow at 5:53 AM ET. Naoyuki Kataoka, Marcus Plunkett, and Baard Skogen are at 6:04 AM ET, and Kazuki Higa, Jiho Yang, and Nevill Ruiter (a) at 6:15 AM ET.
Late Morning Tee Times: Key Players Join the Field
The late morning sees additional significant groupings. Matthew Baldwin, Thomas Detry, and James Nicholas commence at 6:41 AM ET. Michael Kim, Daniel Hillier, and Andy Sullivan are scheduled for 6:52 AM ET, with Ryan Fox, Andrew Novak, and Matthew Jordan following at 7:03 AM ET. Henrik Stenson, Max Homa, and Joe Dean tee off at 7:14 AM ET. Robert MacIntyre, Rickie Fowler, and Alex Fitzpatrick start at 7:25 AM ET. David Duval, Martin Couvra, and Matthew Southgate play at 7:36 AM ET. Sungjae Im, Daniel Brown, and Fifa Laopakdee (a) begin at 7:47 AM ET. Gary Woodland, Jake Knapp, and Jordan Smith are set for 7:58 AM ET. Francesco Molinari, Tom McKibbin, and Lev Grinberg (a) start at 8:09 AM ET. Hennie Du Plessis, Josele Ballester, and Dan Bradbury are at 8:20 AM ET. Angel Ayora, Victor Perez, and Mateo Pulcini (a) follow at 8:31 AM ET. Stewart Cink, Scott Vincent, and Joakim Lagergren are set for 8:42 AM ET, and Michael Thorbjornsen, Kota Kaneko, and Travis Smyth at 8:53 AM ET.
Afternoon Tee Times: The Day's Final Contenders
The afternoon slate includes a strong lineup of competitors. Alex Smalley, Sam Stevens, and Ryo Hisatsune tee off at 9:09 AM ET. Akshay Bhatia, Harris English, and Rasmus Højgaard are next at 9:20 AM ET. Ben Griffin, Hideki Matsuyama, and Min Woo Lee play at 9:31 AM ET. Russell Henley, Justin Rose, and Viktor Hovland start at 9:42 AM ET. Justin Thomas, Alex Noren, and Jason Day are set for 9:53 AM ET. Scottie Scheffler, Tyrrell Hatton, and Bryson DeChambeau, a prominent group, begin at 10:04 AM ET. Jordan Spieth, Tommy Fleetwood, and Jon Rahm follow at 10:15 AM ET. Brian Harman, Si Woo Kim, and Nick Taylor are at 10:26 AM ET. Ryan Gerard, Maverick McNealy, and David Puig play at 10:37 AM ET. Kazuma Kobori, Thomas Sloman, and David Howard (a) start at 10:48 AM ET. Antoine Rozner, Ren Yonezawa, and Caleb Surratt are at 10:59 AM ET. M.J. Daffue, Frederic LaCroix, and Jack McDonald play at 11:10 AM ET, and Jeong-Woo Ham, Ryutaro Nagano, and Alejandro de Castro Piera (a) conclude the day's schedule at 11:21 AM ET.
English Hopes: Mixed Fortunes for Fleetwood and Rose
Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, two highly anticipated English players, experienced contrasting results in their opening rounds at Royal Birkdale. Their performances set a fascinating narrative for their campaigns in the 2026 Open.