The final major of the year began with a run at the 152nd Open Championship, and English major debutant Daniel Brown became the shock overnight leader after the first round, with Shane Lowry just one behind in pursuit of a second Open title.
Brown was one of the last players to finish late Thursday evening, adding a birdie on the 18th for a stunning round of 65 and pipping Lowry into the clubhouse.
American Justin Thomas A three-under par round of 68 set the early benchmark on a damp and wind-battered Scottish coast. But Rory McIlroy had a dream day shooting 78, seven over par, and will need a miracle round this afternoon to make it to the weekend. Tiger Woods also cut a frustrated figure as he worked his way to an eight-over-par 79.
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The Open 2024 tee times: Schedule for second round including Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods
Scotty Scheffler is featured in the All-American Three Ball along with Jordan Spieth and Cameron Young. Here are the tee times for the second round on the Ayrshire course:
Lawrence Astler19 Jul 2024 06:05
Daniel Brown took a shock lead in the Open
Daniel Brown is the Open shock leader after one round with Shane Lowry in pursuit of a second Open title.
Lawrence Astler19 Jul 2024 06:02
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Welcome of freedom Coverage of The Open Championship. The second round starts at 6.35am with Evan Ferguson (SCO) and Marcel Siem (Ger).
First let’s look at the big stories from yesterday’s action.
Mike Jones19 July 2024 06:00
Rory McIlroy, not quite acclimatised to the conditions, takes the open lead
After struggling to an opening 78 at Royal Troon, a subdued Rory McIlroy effectively snubbed his chances of mounting a 152nd Open challenge.
McIlroy was even par after seven holes, running up to double bogey at the signature par-three eighth, the Northern Irishman’s first attempt to escape the bunker on the postage stamp back to his feet.
With the back nine played downwind, McIlroy was hoping to repair the damage, driving another double-bogey out of bounds on the 11th to eventually finish seven over 10 shots behind clubhouse leader Justin Thomas.
Mike Jones18 Jul 2024 06:20
