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Putting issues see McIlroy 7 off lead at the Open
A stone-cold putter cost an erratic Rory McIlroy on a frustrating first day at The Open as a two-over round of 72 left him seven off the lead and already facing an uphill battle.
Source: ESPN
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First Round Highlights from Royal Birkdale as the quest for the Claret Jug commences
Source: BBC Sport
2026 Open takeaways: Rory McIlroy's struggle proves interpretive Royal Birkdale will remain tough test
More than one answer was correct on Thursday at The Open as the leaderboard begins to take shape in England
Source: CBS Sports
Bryson DeChambeau takes subtle swipe at Nick Faldo as Jackson Suber sets Open pace
American responds to six-time major winners jibeSurprise name at top of leaderboardFrom no clue and no strategy to no explanation. Who or what is eating Bryson DeChambeau? Maybe the coming days…
Source: The Guardian
Too many stupid mistakes - McIlroy on ragged start
Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
Source: BBC Sport
2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 2 on Friday at Royal Birkdale
The full groupings and tee times for Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship
Source: CBS Sports
Brown leads English contingent hoping to 'bring home' The Open
When England's World Cup hopes were extinguished, it paved the way for the UK's top golfers to take centre stage at the Open - led by the colourful Dan Brown.
Source: BBC Sport
McIlroy makes slow start to Open challenge | Story of Rory's round
Highlights of Rory McIlroy's opening round 72 from the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale as the Northern Irishman got off to a sluggish start.
Source: Sky Sports
McIlroy makes sluggish start as DeChambeau chases Suber at The Open
Bryson DeChambeau and defending champion Scottie Scheffler both made encouraging starts to The 154th Open, as Rory McIlroys major hopes suffered an early setback.
Source: Sky Sports
Suber hits 'miracle shot' for eagle to move top of Open leaderboard
American Jackson Suber sinks an eagle on the 17th hole to move to the top of the leaderboard on five under par in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Source: BBC Sport
'I can't believe he did that' - best shots from first round at The Open
Enjoy the best shots from the first round of the 2026 Open Championship, featuring Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy.
Source: BBC Sport
Debutant Suber handles the pressure to lead Open on day one
Open debutant Jackson Suber sits at the top of the leaderboard after day one of the Championship, firing a solid five-under-par 65 in the opening round. Despite arriving in Europe for the first time…
Source: BBC Sport
Scheffler recovers awry ball in Open first round
World No.1 Scottie Scheffler recovered after sending a ball deep in the grass to post a 2-under 68 in the first round of the 154th Open Championship.
Source: ESPN
Dan Brown gets fast start at Open but may not make fag end of tournament
Son of pig farmer fears he will run out of puffBrown finished 10th at 2024 Open at Royal TroonIt is quite something to challenge at the Open and simultaneously represent a potential fire hazard. Dan…
Source: The Guardian
Brown 'making sure' cigarettes stubbed out at Open
England's Dan Brown apologises to his mum for smoking while playing the first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
Source: BBC Sport
Local hero Tommy Fleetwood treads familiar ground at Royal Birkdale
Born and bred in Southport, the golfer used to have to sneak on the courses hallowed turf as a kid, but now Tommy Lad is very much in the limelightThere were three ways to get to play Royal…
Source: The Guardian
'Oh my goodness...it's 415 yards today!' | McIlroy bombs HUGE drive to reach ninth green!
Rory McIlroy drove the par-4 ninth green at Royal Birkdale to set-up a two putt birdie during the first round of The Open Championship.
Source: Sky Sports
Part of the fun: Mateo Pulcini feels fans love despite risky Fernndez celebration
Only Argentinian in the Open field emulated his hero after sinking a 40-foot putt, but there was no major repeat of recent crowd troubleAfter making one of the longest putts of the first day, a…
Source: The Guardian
DeChambeau hits back at 'no strategy' claim | Faldo: I rattled his cage!
Bryson DeChambeau has hit back at claims he has "zero clue of strategy" by making an impressive start to The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
Source: Sky Sports
Scottie Scheffler starts strong at The Open as world No. 1 eyes back-to-back Claret Jugs
Scheffler shot to the top of the leaderboard early in the first round before back tracking ever so slightly
Source: CBS Sports
