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Early Birds Dominate Royal Birkdale | Pro Golf News
Royal Birkdale’s early tee times are making all the difference—golfers who hit the course before breakfast are dominating, as calm morning conditions give them a huge edge over the wind-whipped afternoons. Scottie Scheffler even compared the serene mornings to California’s pre-breeze days. Only two players shot under par in the afternoon wave, proving the leaderboard’s movers are likely to be those who get out early. Sam Burns leads heading into Sunday, but with the field’s volatility, top-five bets are hotter. Xander Schauffele, at better than 3-1, is a smart play—he’s been consistent and…
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