Suber Surges to Open Lead | Pro Golf News

Pro Golf News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Jackson Suber, just 26 and making his Open debut, is leading after a stunning 5-under 65 that included a clutch par and a late eagle — proving he’s ready for Royal Birkdale’s brutal links test. He’s one shot ahead of Sungjae Im and Dan Brown, with nine others tied at 67, including four first-time Open players like Alex Smalley and Pierceson Coody. Bryson DeChambeau, two shots back at 67, is sticking to his driver-heavy bunker-avoidance strategy — sparking debate but delivering results — even if he stumbled late. Smalley’s hopes vanished with a double bogey on 18 after a bad bounce, while…