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Jackson Suber leads a day of surprises at Birkdale with a 65 in his first British Open
By Doug Ferguson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 6 min read
Jackson Suber got his first taste of links golf — on his first trip to Europe — when he arrived at Royal Birkdale. Three days later, he proved to be a quick study with a superb par save and a 6-foot eagle late in his round for a 5-under 65 to lead the British Open.Bryson DeChambeau might be getti...
Key takeaway Scottie Scheffler opened with four birdies in six holes and didn't make another the rest of the way for a 68.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
While the British Open is an international event, San Antonio golf enthusiasts are likely taking notice of Bryson DeChambeau's strategic play at Royal Birkdale. DeChambeau's approach of ripping driver to take bunkers out of play may resonate with local golfers who face similar challenges on San Antonio's own links-style courses. The city's golf community may be interested in how DeChambeau's strategy plays out over the remainder of the tournament, particularly given his history of struggling at majors this year. As defending champion Scottie Scheffler noted, golf is a 72-hole game, and DeChambeau's performance will be worth watching to see if he can maintain his focus and strategic play. San Antonio golf fans may also be drawn to the contrast between DeChambeau's aggressive style and the more measured approach advocated by Nick Faldo, highlighting the nuances of links golf that can be applied to local courses.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Jackson Suber got his first taste of links golf — on his first trip to Europe — when he arrived at Royal Birkdale. Three days later, he proved to be a quick study with a superb par save and a 6-foot eagle late in his round for a 5-under 65 to lead the British Open.Bryson DeChambeau might be getti...
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