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ESPN·July 16, 2026
2026 Open Championship preview and viewing guide
Reigning champion
ESPN’s coverage reinforces the same central fact: Scheffler entered the week as the player to beat. That matters because it means any current winner discussion must start with the defending champion.
Event guide
The preview is also a practical guide to coverage, schedule, and prize money. That kind of reporting often accompanies major events before the final outcome is known.
Current status
For the winner storyline, the key point is that the championship was still in progress when the article was published. The article is therefore useful for context rather than for a final result.
Looking ahead
Once the tournament ends, the winner will likely be the focus of follow-up coverage from Reuters and other major outlets. Until then, Scheffler remains the defining name in the field.
