Sungjae Im (South Korea) finishes The Open Championship 2026 in the top 10 (Royal Birkdale, July 19, 2026)
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✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 19. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Im sits T2 at -4 (66) after Round 1, just one stroke behind amateur leader Jackson Suber (-5). World No. 1 Scheffler is already back at -2 (68), seven strokes behind. Im is a proven major championship player with strong links credentials suited for Royal Birkdale. His balanced ball-striking suggests consistency over four rounds. No direct Polymarket market for Im top-10; implied probability from field analysis and current position ~52%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Olympics.com: Open Championship 2026 R1 Leaderboard — Im T2 auf -4 (16.07.2026)
- Fansided.com: The Open leaderboard live updates R1 (16.07.2026)
- Golfmagic.com: Open 2026 R1 — Suber leads at -5, Im T2 (17.07.2026)
- ESPN: Scheffler at -2 after R1, seven back (17.07.2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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