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Scheffler Preps Early at Birkdale After Scottish Miss

7/15/2026

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Scottie Scheffler arrived early at Royal Birkdale and used the unexpected weekend off to rest and practice before defending his Open title.
He missed the cut at the Scottish Open, his first in 78 tournaments.
He played a full round on Sunday and nine holes on Monday and Tuesday to acclimate to Birkdale’s firm, fast conditions.
He aims to become the first back-to-back Open champion since Padraig Harrington in 2008.

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Story summary

Scottie Scheffler arrived early at Royal Birkdale and used the unexpected weekend off to rest and practice before defending his Open title.
He missed the cut at the Scottish Open, his first in 78 tournaments.
He played a full round on Sunday and nine holes on Monday and Tuesday to acclimate to Birkdale’s firm, fast conditions.
He aims to become the first back-to-back Open champion since Padraig Harrington in 2008.