World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and No. 2 Rory McIlroy will compete in marquee groupings at the 2024 Open Championship, with the R&A releasing tee times on Monday. Scheffler, the defending champion, will play alongside Bryson DeChambeau and Tyrrell Hatton in the opening rounds, while McIlroy is paired with Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick. The pairings were strategically split between morning and afternoon waves to avoid overlap.
Scheffler, who missed the cut at the Scottish Open last week, enters the tournament seeking his fifth major title. DeChambeau, a former major winner, has struggled in 2024, missing cuts in three straight majors—a first in his career. McIlroy, a six-time major champion, will play with Schauffele, the 2024 PGA and Open winner, and Fitzpatrick, the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
In a press conference, Scheffler addressed his approach to legacy, stating, 'I'm going to live my life and then it's going to end. And when it ends, I'm not going to be here.' He emphasized that while he has goals in golf, he does not prioritize historical legacy, preferring to be remembered for his character rather than his victories.