Jackson Suber (-5) seized the early lead at Royal Birkdale, firing a composed 65 to top the leaderboard after the opening round of the British Open. His sharp ball-striking and confident putting set the tone, giving him a one-shot advantage over the chasing pack.

Just behind at -4, Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown both carded 66s to share second place, keeping themselves firmly in contention. A group at -3 Robert MacIntyre, Francesco Molinari and Bryson DeChambeau remain close, each producing steady rounds to stay within striking distance.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (-2) and Collin Morikawa (-2) are also well positioned, their 68s keeping them inside the top tier of contenders. With so many world-class names clustered near the top, the championship is already shaping up to be a battle of consistency and nerve.