Scheffler makes bright British Open start before McIlroy takes center stage
Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shotsMcIlroy is the star attraction for the close to 280,000 spectators set to attend the four days of playPORTRUSH, UK: World number one Scottie Scheffler made a fine start to the British Open with a three-under par round at a rain-swept Royal Portrush on Thursday before home favorite Rory McIlroy began his tournament in front of huge crowds.Former US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, China’s Li Haotong and Dane Jacob Skov Olesen hold the clubhouse lead at four under par after enjoying the better of the weather conditions in early tee-off times.Scheffler, though, is well-placed to launch his challenge for a fourth major and a first Claret Jug despite a series of wayward tee shots.The American hit just three fairways but still produced one of the best rounds of the day thanks to his brilliant approach play.“When it’s raining sideways, it’s actually, believe it or not, not that easy to get the ball in the fairway.