Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’ on day one
Rory McIlroy remained confident of getting back into contention at the Open after beginning his challenge at Royal Birkdale with a frustrating two-over-par 72.
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Debutant Suber leads Open with stunning 65, solid start for Scheffler
SOUTHPORT, England: Debutant Jackson Suber led The Open with a stunning five-under opening round of 65 on Thursday as fellow Americans reigning champion Scottie Scheffler and big-hitting Bryson DeChambeau also made their mark. England’s Dan Brown and South Korea’s Im Sung-jae had shared the lead after early rounds of 66 at a scorched Royal Birkdale, before Suber moved top of the leaderboard. Scheffler, bidding to become the first man since Padraig Harrington in 2008 to retain the title, carded a two-under 68 with DeChambeau a stroke better off. Suber carded six birdies but his memorable moment came on the par-five 17th where a stunning second shot from next to a bunker to six feet resulted in a rare eagle. He is the fourth player to post a round of 65 or lower on his Open debut. “This was only my fifth day ever in Europe! So I’m definitely learning the links course,” Suber said. “I settled a little more on the back nine, and felt more comfortable. “The challenge is good.
DeChambeau answers Faldo's 'zero clue' jibe with 67 at Birkdale
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : Big-hitting American Bryson DeChambeau answered questions about his links-course skills in the best way possible on Thursday as he began his challenge at the British Open with a three-under 67 at a sun-drenched Royal Birkdale.
Baldwin dozed through England loss before hitting Open's first tee shot
SOUTHPORT, July 16 : Local lad Matthew Baldwin led a posse of English players with early starts at the British Open on Thursday hoping to lift the mood after the nation's World Cup heartache.
Detry sets clubhouse lead as Open begins, Scheffler on a charge
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : Belgium's Thomas Detry set the early clubhouse lead at the 154th British Open on Thursday with a three-under 67 under sunny skies at Royal Birkdale.
Scheffler ready for title defence as 154th Open gets underway
SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : The British Open began under clear skies on Thursday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, where American Scottie Scheffler is bidding to become the event's first back-to-back winner since 2008.
Scottie Scheffler favored to win Open, but bettors like Europeans - ESPN
Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Champion Golfer of the Year, will head into the Open Championship as the favorite to retain the Claret Jug.
Open Championship: Ranking the top 25 favorites at Royal Birkdale - ESPN
SOUTHPORT, England — As much of this country turns its attention to England's spectacular quest for its first World Cup title since 1966, the world's best golfers will descend on Royal Birkdale Golf Club this week for the 154th Open Championship.