The first round of The British Open Championship at Royal Troon saw the wind play a significant role, with the usually easier front nine becoming challenging. Shane Lowry, who had experience playing in the wind, shot a 5-under 66 to take the lead. Daniel Brown also had a strong round with a 6-under 65. The unexpected wind and rain led to high scores for some players, including Rory McIlroy who shot a 78. The wind is expected to continue in the second round.

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau, the top two finishers at the 2024 U.S. Open, had disappointing performances in the first round of the 2024 British Open. DeChambeau shot a 5-over 76, while McIlroy shot a 7-over 78. The difficult scoring conditions at Royal Troon contributed to their struggles. Both players will need to improve in the second round to make the cut and continue in the tournament.

During the British Open, Tiger Woods made a brutal decision after hitting a bad shot on the par-3 fifth hole. Unable to take a stance to go for the pin, he had to hit his ball behind him, resulting in a double bogey. This dropped him to 2-over on his round, and it will be interesting to see how he can rebound from this early mistake.

During the British Open, a golf announcer speculated on live air that Tiger Woods was on "a lot of" painkillers due to his poor performance and demeanor. This comment received criticism online for assuming Woods' medication without evidence.

Romain Langasque, a competitor in the British Open, hit an 84-yard tee shot on the eighth hole, known as the Postage Stamp, before withdrawing from the tournament. Langasque was already over par and his tee shot fell short of the green, leading to a poor recovery shot. He ultimately withdrew due to a reported back injury.

Daniel Brown, ranked No. 273 in the world, leads the British Open after Round 1 with a bogey-free 65. Shane Lowry had a strong round with a 66, but Brown overtook him with a birdie on the final hole. Brown is the highest-ranked golfer to lead a major championship after the first round since 2016. Other big names like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Bryson DeChambeau struggled in the opening round.

Daniel Brown, a relatively unknown English pro, has taken the lead at The British Open Championship at Royal Troon in his first major championship start. Brown qualified for the tournament through Final Qualifying and has embraced a journeyman-type career arc. He grew up playing golf at Bedale Golf Club and recently battled a knee cyst. His younger brother is caddying for him at Royal Troon.

Shane Lowry had a strong opening round at the 152nd British Open, showcasing his links artistry and scoring a five-under-par 66. His bogey-free round included five birdies and demonstrated a mix of ball flights and spin control that is often absent in modern elite golf. Lowry's success may be attributed to his previous visit to Troon, where he gained valuable knowledge of the course's playing conditions. However, he remains focused on the remaining 54 holes of the tournament.

Cameron Smith's hopes of winning the British Open were dashed after a disastrous opening round at Royal Troon. He finished the day nine-over, effectively ending his chances of a second title. Despite challenging conditions, Smith's playing partner Shane Lowry performed well and leads the field at 5-under. Adam Scott and Min Woo Lee also had solid performances, shooting one-under and par respectively.

Bryson DeChambeau had a disastrous opening nine at Royal Troon during the British Open, going out in 6-over 42 with four bogeys, a double bogey, and no birdies. He struggled with his tee shots, missed greens, and had difficulty saving par. At the turn, he was only beating five players.www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/bryson-dechambeau-backs-up-with-disastrous-opening-nine-at-royal-troon

Justin Thomas finishes strong with birdie-birdie to shoot a 68 at The Open, rebounding from a difficult stretch earlier in the round. Thomas feels confident with his control off the tee and enjoys playing on links courses.

Jason Day has decided not to wear the Malbon brand's unique outfits, including a beanie, at the Open Championship. In previous majors, Day and Malbon have attracted attention with their unconventional looks. However, Day has opted for his usual baseball cap look for the opening day of the tournament. The article speculates on the reasons for this change and provides links to purchase Malbon golf headwear.

Former Open Champion Todd Hamilton returns to the British Open at Royal Troon but struggles in the first round, shanking a shot into a pot bunker and finishing with an 11-over 82. Hamilton, who last played in an official PGA Tour event in 2019, had not competed in the Open since 2018. Despite his past success at Royal Troon, his chances of making the cut are in doubt.

After the first day of the 2024 British Open, several notable players are in danger of missing the cut, including Ludvig Aberg, Bryson DeChambeau, Tommy Fleetwood, Tom Kim, Max Homa, Sahith Theegala, Henrik Stenson, Rory McIlroy, Wyndham Clark, Tiger Woods, and Cameron Smith.

Sam Hutsby, a former pro shop worker, had a dream start at the British Open, but ended up with a 3-over 74. Hutsby made it to his first major through final qualifying and didn't expect to be playing in a major after giving up tournament golf to teach. Xander Schauffele received congratulations from Tiger Woods after his PGA Championship win, and Henrik Stenson had a rough start with a triple bogey. Cameron Smith, the 2019 Open champion, had a bad day with an 80. The British Open began with a tribute to Ivor Robson, the longtime starter who passed away last October.

Hye-Jin Choi shot a 7-under 64 to take a one-shot lead in the LPGA Tour's Dana Open. Choi had seven birdies in a bogey-free round, finishing with birdies on the eighth and ninth holes. Xiyu "Janet" Lin and Aditi Ashok were tied for second.

Alena Sharp made a hole-in-one on the 14th hole during the first round of the Dana Open, despite opening with an even-par 71. This is the third hole-in-one of her LPGA Tour career. Sharp's ace resulted in a $20,000 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She also qualified for her third consecutive Olympic Games, representing Canada.

Stephanie Meadow has made a solid start at the Dana Open in Ohio, sitting at three-under par and within striking range of the leaderboard. Linn Grant, the defending champion, also had a great start with a round of 67, moving to four-under.

The Dana Open in Sylvania, Ohio, features top players like Xiyu "Janet" Lin and Lexi Thompson. The tournament provides an opportunity for players to earn CME points and qualify for the final major of the season. Other storylines include Solheim Cup captain Stacy Lewis, Sarah Schmelzel's quest for a Solheim Cup spot, Esther Henseleit's strong performance, and club pro Allie White's impressive play.

Sophia Popov reflects on her Cinderella run at the 2020 AIG Women's British Open at Royal Troon, where she became the first woman to win a major championship at the historic club. Despite not having LPGA status at the time and being ranked 304th in the world, Popov's top-10 finish at the Dana Open four years prior qualified her for the British Open. Popov reminisces on the experience and the significance of her achievement, as well as her current performance at the Dana Open.

Canadian golfer Ben Silverman leads the Barracuda Championship with a score of 19 points, thanks to birdying seven of his last nine holes. The tournament uses the Modified Stableford scoring system, where players earn points for birdies and eagles. Kelly Kraft is in second place with 17 points. The top 70 players will advance to the playoffs.

Galena High alum Ian Gilligan had a memorable first round on the PGA Tour at the Barracuda Championship. After a shaky start, Gilligan fired a back-nine 30 with six birdies, finishing with a 2-under 69. His performance put him in a good position to make the cut in the tournament.

Rookie Austin Hitt takes the lead after Round 1 at the Price Cutter Charity Championship presented by Dr Pepper on the Korn Ferry Tour. Hitt shot a bogey-free, 10-under 62 to claim his first career lead. Daniel Miernicki, Cooper Dossey, and Richy Werenski are one stroke behind with 9-under 63s. Fifteen players are within three strokes of the lead. This is the 35th playing of the tournament at Highland Springs Country Club in Springfield, Missouri.

After a disappointing opening round at the British Open, Bryson DeChambeau blamed his equipment for his performance. He mentioned that the colder weather affected the compression of the golf ball and that his clubs were not optimized for those conditions. The lower loft on his clubs and the denser air also impacted his game. While his driving distance was still impressive, his approach shots suffered, leading to a lower accuracy and strokes gained. DeChambeau may consider adjusting his equipment and club setup for the next round.

Rory McIlroy has been pictured using golf's first AI putter during the British Open. McIlroy has outsourced his putting game to a robotic putter with Open AI software, taking advantage of a loophole in the rules of golf. However, there have been issues due to a failure to update the software and train the putter properly.

During the British Open 2024, Jon Rahm's haircut became the latest target of Golf Twitter's roasting tradition. Golfers like Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, and Rickie Fowler have all faced similar scrutiny in the past. Rahm's haircut, particularly from the back, sparked jokes and questions on social media. Despite the criticism, Rahm could have the last laugh if he performs well in the tournament.

Tiger Woods broke his two-year silent treatment with Bryson DeChambeau to congratulate him on winning the U.S. Open. DeChambeau expressed appreciation for the communication and his respect for Woods. The article discusses their previous friendship and how it ended when DeChambeau signed with LIV Golf.

Amateur golfer Jaime Montojo sinks a 132-yard eagle on his first career hole at the British Open, despite difficult weather conditions. The 19-year-old Spaniard made the shot on the par-4 first hole, propelling him to second place on the leaderboard. Montojo, a rising junior at Texas A&M University, qualified for the tournament with a strong finish at a qualifying event.

Min Woo Lee issues a funny apology to the busiest person at Royal Troon during the British Open 2024. The first round of the tournament proved to be tough, with a specific person in charge of raking the bunkers on the par-3 eighth hole. Lee gave a shout-out to this person on Twitter and suggested that the players should take up a collection for them.

During the 2024 British Open at Royal Troon Golf Course in Scotland, an airplane flew over the crowd, creating a viral photo. While the airplane didn't affect the players, challenging weather conditions led to a tough day for golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy. DeChambeau finished with a 5-over 76, while McIlroy ended with a 7-over 78, struggling on the par-three eighth hole where the plane was photographed.…

Here are some of the best quotes from Thursday at The Open, including insights from Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Adam Scott, Matt Wallace, Brooks Koepka, Min Woo Lee, Bob MacIntyre, Jon Rahm, Brian Harman, Tyrrell Hatton, Bryson DeChambeau, Henrik Stenson, Tiger Woods, and Cameron Smith.

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