British Open Tee Times Unaffected by England's World Cup Hopes
WHO:
Yahoo Sports - Mark Darbon, chief executive of the R&A, stated he is an England football fan.
Yahoo Sports - Mark Darbon, chief executive of the R&A
NY Post - 21 English players in the field at the British Open
WHAT:
Yahoo Sports - The first trio to tee off in the first round of the British Open includes Matthew Baldwin, Thomas Detry, and James Nicholas.
Yahoo Sports - The final-round tee times for the 154th Open Championship may be changed if England qualifies for the World Cup final.
Yahoo Sports - The match between England and Argentina is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Yahoo Sports - The final putt of The Open is currently scheduled for around 6:40 p.m. local time on Sunday.
Yahoo Sports - The match between Spain and the winner of England vs. Argentina will begin at 8 p.m. local time.
Yahoo Sports - The first round of the British Open will tee off at 1:35 a.m. ET on Thursday.
Yahoo Sports - Peacock will begin live first-round coverage at 1:30 a.m. ET.
WHERE:
Yahoo Sports - Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
WHEN:
Yahoo Sports - The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET.
Yahoo Sports - The final round of the British Open is also scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Yahoo Sports - The 154th Open Championship is taking place in 2026.
Yahoo Sports - The final-round tee times are currently scheduled for Sunday.
WHY:
Yahoo Sports - The R&A is monitoring England's World Cup semifinal performance to determine if changes to the tee times are necessary.
HOW:
Yahoo Sports - The R&A is considering moving the final round tee times up on Sunday, July 19, to avoid a scheduling conflict with the World Cup final.
Yahoo Sports - Peacock will provide live first-round coverage starting at 1:30 a.m. ET, with USA Sports and Golf Channel mobile showcasing from 4 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.
Yahoo Sports - The R&A is considering the possibility of a three-hole playoff to ensure the championship can be completed on time.
(UPDATED July 15, 2026 19:27 UTC)
The World Cup final is set to take place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET. On the same day, the final round of the British Open is also scheduled, prompting the R&A to consider moving the tee times earlier to prevent a scheduling conflict. Fans of both events will be eagerly watching to see how the organizers handle this exciting overlap.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 14:34 UTC)
Mark Darbon, the chief executive of the R&A, revealed that he is a fan of England football. The first trio to tee off in the opening round of the British Open will be Matthew Baldwin, Thomas Detry, and James Nicholas. Fans can catch live coverage of the first round on Peacock starting at 1:30 a.m. ET, with additional broadcasts on USA Sports and Golf Channel mobile from 4 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 13:30 UTC)
The R&A is keeping a close eye on England's World Cup semifinal performance, as it may lead to changes in the final-round tee times for the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. If England qualifies for the World Cup final, the final putt of The Open, currently set for around 6:40 p.m. local time on Sunday, could be adjusted to accommodate the match against Argentina, which is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Additionally, the first round of the British Open will tee off at 1:35 a.m. ET on Thursday, with live coverage starting on Peacock at 1:30 a.m. ET.