Groupings and tee times for the opening round of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, are released. Matthew Baldwin will hit the first tee shot at 6.35am, with Joe Dean, Henrik Stenson and Max Homa opening early. Reigning Masters champion Rory Mc Ilroy has a late‑early draw, joining 2024 winner Xander Schauffele and Ryder Cup mate Matt Fitzpatrick in a marquee afternoon group.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler opens at 9.58am, while Mc Ilroy’s group tees off at 3.15pm. Both aim for a second Champion Golfer of the Year title. The schedule lists 70 groups, with key times highlighted: 0635 Matthew Baldwin, 0708 Henrik Stenson, 0958 Scottie Scheffler, 1309 Matt Mc Carty, 1515 Rory Mc Ilroy, and 1526 Jacob Bridgeman.

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