2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 1 on Thursday at Royal Birkdale

The 2026 Open Championship begins its first round on Thursday at Royal Birkdale, with the full tee times and pairings now released. The schedule details all player groupings for Round 1 of the prestigious major golf tournament. Royal Birkdale, a renowned links course in England, is hosting the event for the first time in several years.