Suber hits ‘miracle shot’ for eagle to move top of Open leaderboard
American golfer Jackson Suber achieved an eagle on the 17th hole during the opening round of the 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The successful shot proved decisive in determining his standing after the first day of competition.
Following this accomplishment, Suber moved to the lead of the tournament leaderboard at five strokes under par. His position at the top of the standings reflects a commanding opening performance in the championship.
- American golfer Jackson Suber sank an eagle on the 17th hole at Royal Birkdale
- He took the tournament lead at 5-under par in the first round of the 2026 Open Championship
- Strong opening performance positioning him as the frontrunner after day one