The Open Championship 2026 (Royal Birkdale): Scottie Scheffler shoots ≤70 strokes (2-under par or better) in Round 1 (July 16, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 14. July 2026
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Predicted for 16. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Scheffler is world number 1 and clear outright favorite (+700). Royal Birkdale rewards precise fairway play – Scheffler's defining strength. Existing R1 predictions cover McIlroy (≤68) and Fleetwood (≤68); Scheffler's specific R1 score is not yet predicted. The ≤70 (2-under) threshold is intentionally set slightly above the more ambitious McIlroy/Fleetwood predictions and is historically achievable for the world's best player on a links course. Caveat: Scheffler had a MC at the Genesis Scottish Open, suggesting an adjustment period.
Data basis for this prediction
- Scheffler Outright-Quote The Open 2026: +700 (Oddschecker aggregiert, 13. Juli 2026)
- PGA TOUR Power Rankings 2026: Scheffler Platz 1 vor McIlroy (pgatour.com, 13. Juli 2026)
- Royal Birkdale Kurscharakter: premiert Ballstriking & Fairway-Präzision (PGA Tour Needtoknow, 12. Juli 2026)
- CBS Sports Open Championship Picks & Predictions 2026 (13. Juli 2026)
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Scottie Scheffler schoss 68 (−2, 2-under-par) in Runde 1 – erfüllt die Bedingung ≤70 Schläge / 2-under-par oder besser. Quelle: PGA Tour-Leaderboard.
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