Suber Leads Open as Cut Looms; NBC Parent Sees Shares Climb

As the 2026 Open Championship heads into the second round at Royal Birkdale, the leaderboard is topped by a surprise contender. Jackson Suber, an Ole Miss alum, holds a one-shot lead after posting a 5-under 65 in the first round. He will be chased by a pack of major winners and top-ranked golfers, including Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler, and Collin Morikawa, who are all within striking distance. Sungjae Im and Daniel Brown sit tied for second place at 4-under.

Friday marks a critical day for the field, as the tournament cut will reduce the player pool from 156 to the top 70 and ties. Several high-profile athletes, including Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jordan Spieth, and Matt Fitzpatrick, are currently in danger of missing the cut and will need strong performances to advance to the weekend.

For viewers tuning in to the action, the broadcast rights are held by networks owned by Comcast Corporation. The tournament is being aired across NBC, USA Network, and NBC Sports Network, with streaming available on Peacock. As play resumes, Comcast shares are moving higher in the market.

Comcast is currently trading up 2.55%, with the stock at $24.10. The company, which operates in the Communication Services sector through its Residential Connectivity, Media, and Studios segments, holds a market capitalization of approximately $85.63 billion.

What to watch

• Round 2 tee times resume as early as 1:35 a.m. ET on Friday.
• The official cut line will be determined following the conclusion of the second round.
• Suber attempts to maintain his lead against a chasing pack of major champions.

Source: original release