Jon Rahm had a rough start in the first round of the Open Championship, making a bogey on the 16th hole, bringing him down to +2. Chris Kirk, on the other hand, shot a one-under 70, continuing his recent success on the PGA Tour. Defending champion Brian Harman managed to save par after finding himself in a tough spot on the 14th hole.
Newcomer Sam Hutsby, leading the Open at one point, struggled at the Postage Stamp hole, ultimately dropping to -1. The conditions at the course changed as the wind picked up, making it more challenging for the players.
Rory McIlroy had a tough round, with struggles on the 11th hole leading to a double bogey. The top of the leaderboard saw Justin Thomas taking the lead with a score of -3, with several other players close behind.
Justin Rose and Jon Rahm also had their share of struggles during the round. McIlroy’s putting issues continued, putting him in a tough position moving forward in the tournament.
Key afternoon tee times included notable golfers like Brooks Koepka, Tiger Woods, and Jordan Spieth. Justin Thomas finished strong with a birdie-birdie finish to set a new clubhouse lead. His performance set him apart from the rest of the field in the first round of the Open Championship.
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