Fleetwood driven on by home support as he takes share of British Open lead
Tommy Fleetwood rode a wave of home support to the top of the leaderboard in pursuit of a first major title in the 151st British Open Championship.
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Tommy Fleetwood and amateur Christo Lamprecht set early pace at The Open
Tommy Fleetwood and debutant Christo Lamprecht are the early pace-setters after on Day 1 of The Open at Royal Liverpool on Friday.
Fleetwood sets pace at Open alongside amateur Lamprecht
HOYLAKE, United Kingdom: Home favorite Tommy Fleetwood joined South African amateur Christo Lamprecht at the top of the leaderboard after hitting a five-under-par 66 on the opening day of the Open Championship at Hoylake. Lamprecht shone on his debut at the majors after earning his place by winning the Amateur Championship last month. The powerful 22-year-old, who stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters) tall, used his long levers to great effect around the Royal Liverpool course on Thursday. “I earned my spot to be here. I think the way I played today I earned to be on the top of the leaderboard, as of now,” said Lamprecht. Fleetwood, who hails from Southport, just 30 miles (48 kilometers) from the course, gave his chances of a first major title win a huge boost with a run of three consecutive birdies between the 14th and 16th. “Such a special opportunity to play so close to home,” said the world number 21. “To have that support and play an Open, (I’m) glad I gave them some good golf to watch.” Despite the glorious blue skies on the Wirral coastline, many of the stellar names in the field struggled at the 151st Open.
Fleetwood thrives at home sweet home
HOYLAKE, England: Tommy Fleetwood was inspired by the passionate support of the home crowd as he shot a first-round 66 to start his bid to become the first Englishman to win the British Open since Nick Faldo in 1992.
Tommy Fleetwood having time of his life as he shares early lead at British Open
Tommy Fleetwood rode a wave of home support to the top of the leaderboard on day one of the 151st British Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
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McIlroy, Rahm, Rose headline pairings at this week's Open Championship in England
Rory McIlroy has been paired with Masters champion John Rahm and former world No. 1 golfer Justin Rose in the first two rounds of the 151st Open Championship in Hoylake, England.
Fleetwood banks on home comforts for elusive major title
HOYLAKE, England : Tommy Fleetwood will be on familiar territory at Hoylake as he bids to become the first Englishman to win the British Open since Nick Faldo in 1992.