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European golfers shine at the 2024 British Open.
Daniel Brown, a 29-year-old English golfer, surged to the top of the leaderboard on the first day at Royal Troon Golf Club, holding a narrow lead over Ireland’s Shane Lowry as they head into Round 2.
Brown’s performance at the Genesis Scottish Open wasn’t impressive, finishing 61st, and he struggled in his past tournaments, missing cuts or withdrawing in six out of seven.
“I know if I play well, I can compete with most, so hopefully it carries on throughout the week,” Brown remarked confidently after his round.
Justin Thomas (-3) also showed promise, seeking his first major win since 2022.
Some big names had a rough start: Tiger Woods (+8), Rory McIlroy (+7), and Bryson DeChambeau (+5) struggled on the course.
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BRITISH OPEN LEADERBOARD: Live scores from Royal Troon
British Open leaderboard
Last updated at 4:40 p.m. ET
1. Daniel Brown, -6 (65)
2. Shane Lowry, -5 (66)
3. Justin Thomas, -3 (68)
T4. Alex Noren, -2 (69)
T4. Nicolai Hojgaard, -2 (69)
T4. Justin Rose, -2 (69)
T4. Russell Henley, -2 (69)
T4. Xander Schauffele, -2 (69)
T4. Mackenzie Hughes, -2 (69)
T4. Joe Dean, -2 (69)
T11. Adam Scott, -1 (70)
Six others tied at -1
Daniel Brown’s Lead at The Open Championship
Daniel Brown takes the top spot at Royal Troon.
Brown cinched the lead with a birdie putt on the last hole, edging ahead of Shane Lowry at the 2024 Open Championship with a score of 6-under (65) on day one.
Brown is vying for a memorable finish at the Open, although there are still three rounds to go. He secured one win on the DP World Tour in 2023 at the ISPS Handa World Invitational.
Daniel Brown and Shane Lowry Tie on Scoreboard
Daniel Brown’s journey takes a positive turn.
Brown shares the lead at the 2024 Open Championship with Shane Lowry after sinking a crucial birdie on hole 15, leveling the score at 5-under.
It’s a remarkable change in momentum for Brown, who struggled in recent tournaments, missing cuts or dropping out in seven of eight events on the DP World Tour, with a 61st place finish in his last outing.
Brown has two holes left to complete his stellar first round at Royal Troon.
Shane Lowry Leads the Pack after Round 1
Having clinched his first major title at The Open Championship in 2019, Shane Lowry positions himself well for another shot at glory in 2024.
Lowry concluded the first round with a strong 5-under 66, securing the top spot on the leaderboard.
Among those still playing, Daniel Brown (4-under, 67) poses a serious threat to Lowry’s lead. In an earlier round, Justin Thomas set the bar with a 3-under 68, placing in third.
Tiger Woods’ Performance at the Open Today
Tiger Woods started strong in the first round of the 2024 Open Championship but faced a disappointing finish.
Despite a promising start with two pars and a birdie, Woods struggled through the rest of his round, with several bogeys including a double on the par-3 fifth. He ended the day at 8-over 79 after adding more bogeys on the back nine.
Is Bryson DeChambeau participating in the Open?
Following his win at the 2024 U.S. Open, Bryson DeChambeau started his rounds at the 2024 Open Championship in Scotland on Thursday. Unfortunately, he had a rough start, finishing with a 5-over 76, which likely dashed his hopes for a third major victory.
Shane Lowry takes the lead
Shane Lowry claimed the lead in the first round of the 152nd Open Championship after sinking a 21-foot birdie putt on the 11th hole.
The 2019 Claret Jug winner, Lowry, had a flawless start with three birdies on the front nine in addition to his recent birdie on the par-4 11th.
Xander Schauffele joins the leaders
Playing alongside Tiger Woods, who was struggling, current PGA champion Xander Schauffele sunk a 36 1/2-foot birdie putt on the par-4 11th hole to tie Justin Thomas and Shane Lowry for the lead after the first round.
Schauffele had already birdied both par-3 holes on the front nine before adding another birdie on the 11th. Woods, on the other hand, is 6-over through 11 holes.
Current top golfers at the British Open
Here are the top early players who have completed their rounds as the first round unfolds at the British Open.
- Justin Thomas 68 (-3)
- Alex Noren 69 (-2)
- Nicolai Hojgaard 69 (-2)
- Justin Rose 69 (-2)
- Russell Henley 69 (-2)
- Adam Scott 70 (-1)
- Matt Wallace 70 (-1)
- Chris Kirk 70 (-1)
Full leaderboard can be found here
Shane Lowry ties for the lead
Shane Lowry matched Justin Thomas’ score by sinking a 9-foot birdie putt on the 8th hole to reach 3-under for the round, joining Thomas at the top of the leaderboard.
Despite challenging conditions in the afternoon, causing fewer birdies, Lowry maintained a solid game with three birdies and five pars so far.
Tiger Woods faces difficulties on the front nine
After an impressive start, Tiger Woods encountered challenges as his round progressed at Royal Troon due to damp and windy conditions.
Woods had setbacks with bogeys and a double-bogey, putting him at 4-over through eight holes.
19-year-old amateur scores eagle on first hole
Spanish amateur Jaime Montojo, just 19 years old, achieved an eagle on the first hole at Royal Troon, putting him one stroke behind clubhouse leader Justin Thomas.
Brooks Koepka’s impressive birdie streak
Despite initial bogeys, Brooks Koepka rallied with four consecutive birdies, bringing him within striking distance of the lead with accurate approach shots and impressive putting.
Koepka, known for performing well in major tournaments, has yet to win the British Open but has clinched top 10 finishes multiple times.
Where is Royal Troon golf course?
Royal Troon Golf Club, a links course, is situated along the coast of Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Founded in 1878, the course is near the River Clyde.
Tiger Woods sinks birdie from off the green
While not as dramatic as past highlights, Tiger Woods showcased some of his classic skill with a birdie putt from off the green on the third hole at Royal Troon, bringing him to 1-under for the round, trailing leader Justin Thomas by two strokes.
Tiger Woods Begins Round at Royal Troon
Tiger Woods, a three-time British Open champion, started his opening round by hitting a 3-wood into a stiff wind at the 365-yard, par-4 first hole. After finding the light rough, he managed to hit a 6-iron safely onto the green.
Woods ended up with a routine par after two-putting on the first hole.
Playing alongside Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, Woods, a 15-time major winner, began his round at Royal Troon.
Justin Thomas Leads the Pack
Justin Thomas, after a strong finish, holds the lead with a 3-under 68 in the opening round.
Despite a stumble on the back nine, Thomas managed to finish strong and take the lead.
Should Tiger Woods Consider Retirement?
Various opinions have emerged about Tiger Woods’s continued presence and performance in golf tournaments.
There is a debate surrounding Woods’s goals and achievements as he continues to compete professionally.
Read Dan Wolken’s full article for further insights.
Rory McIlroy Faces Challenges in Opening Round
Rory McIlroy’s round took a challenging turn with a double bogey and a bogey at the British Open.
Struggling through the first 13 holes, McIlroy was eight shots behind the lead, experiencing difficulties on the course.
The Northern Irish golfer has had mixed results at The Open over the years.
Justin Rose Among Top Performers in Early Rounds
Justin Rose completed a solid round to tie for the lead with a 2-under 69 after paring every hole on the back nine.
The English golfer, a past U.S. Open champion, has had his share of near misses in major championships.
Tiger Woods’s History at The Open
Tiger Woods, a three-time British Open winner, has had a mix of success and challenges at the tournament over the years.
Woods’s participation and results at The Open have varied, with notable victories and some missed cuts in recent years.
Woods will be competing at Royal Troon alongside other notable players in this year’s edition of The Open.
Bryson DeChambeau Struggles at Start of Tournament
U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau, who was riding high after his recent victory, faced a tough start at Troon in Scotland. He struggled with three bogeys in the first four holes and encountered more difficulties on the sixth hole after a wayward drive into the native grass. His troubles continued, leading to a double bogey. Despite the rough start, DeChambeau managed to recover on the back nine with an eagle on the 16th hole and finished the day with a 5-over 76.
Another golfer, Justin Thomas, faced challenges early on at Troon, particularly on the 12th hole where he had to deal with an errant drive. Although Thomas managed to limit the damage to only one dropped shot, he missed a crucial putt and fell back into a tie for the lead with Alex Noren, Justin Rose, and Russell Henley at 2-under.
Justin Thomas initially took the lead with three birdies but faced tough competition from other golfers. Matt Wallace stood out with a birdie on the challenging eighth hole known as the “Postage Stamp,” propelling him to a share of the lead. Another player, Younghan Song, briefly took the lead before being tied with Wallace after a birdie and a subsequent bogey on the ninth hole.
Matt Wallace made a spectacular shot on the fourth hole, holing out from 85 yards for an eagle, earning him a share of the lead at 3-under. Wallace, who has one PGA Tour victory, is aiming for his first major championship.
For those looking to watch the 2024 British Open, the tournament will be broadcast live on NBC and USA Network, with coverage also available on NBC’s streaming service, Peacock. The broadcasting schedule includes coverage on both television and streaming platforms.
The leaderboard for the British Open can be followed for live scoring updates from Royal Troon. Additionally, viewers can stream live coverage and featured groups on Peacock and Fubo. Tee times for the first round of the British Open are scheduled in Eastern time, featuring a lineup of notable players taking on the challenging course at Troon.At 4:25 a.m., the group comprising Tony Finau, Russell Henley, and Matthieu Pavon teed off. Following them at 4:36 a.m. were Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, and Robert MacIntyre. Ludvig Åberg, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tom Kim started their round at 4:47 a.m. Brian Harman, Viktor Hovland, and Sahith Theegala teed off at 4:58 a.m. The 5:09 a.m. slot featured Rory McIlroy, Max Homa, and Tyrrell Hatton.
Further tee times included Keegan Bradley, Will Zalatoris, and Gordon Sargent at 5:20 a.m., and Harris English, Maverick McNealy, and Alexander Bjork at 5:31 a.m. Guido Migliozzi, Sean Crocker, and Tommy Morrison teed off at 5:42 a.m. The group of David Puig, John Catlin, and Guntaek Koh began their round at 5:53 a.m.
At 6:04 a.m., Thriston Lawrence, Daniel Bradbury, and Elvis Smylie started, followed by Nacho Elvira, Minkyu Kim, and Darren Fichardt at 6:15 a.m. The 6:26 a.m. tee time was assigned to Mason Andersen, Masahiro Kawamura, and Sam Hutsby. Ewen Ferguson and Marcel Siem headed out at 6:47 a.m.
CT Pan, Romain Langasque, and Yuto Katsuragawa started at 6:58 a.m., while Rikuya Hoshino, Angel Hidalgo, and Richard Mansell teed off at 7:09 a.m. Corey Conners, Ryan Fox, and Jorge Campillo began at 7:20 a.m.
Ernie Els, Gary Woodland, and Altin van der Merwe (amateur) teed off at 7:31 a.m., followed by Henrik Stenson, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Jacob Skov Olesen (amateur) at 7:42 a.m. Louis Oosthuizen, Billy Horschel, and Victor Perez were at 7:53 a.m.
Sepp Straka, Brendon Todd, and Jordan Smith began at 8:04 a.m., Denny McCarthy, Taylor Moore, and Adrian Meronk at 8:15 a.m., and Jason Day, Byeong Hun An, and Rickie Fowler at 8:26 a.m.
Action continued with Alex Cejka, Eric Cole, and Kurt Kitayama at 8:37 a.m., Darren Clarke, JT Poston, and Dean Burmester at 8:48 a.m., and Phil Mickelson, Joost Luiten, and Dustin Johnson at 9:04 a.m.
Padraig Harrington, Davis Thompson, and Matthew Jordan started at 9:15 a.m., followed by Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama, and Brooks Koepka at 9:26 a.m. Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele, and Patrick Cantlay teed off at 9:37 a.m., with Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns, and Si Woo Kim following at 9:48 a.m.
Shane Lowry, Cameron Smith, and Matt Fitzpatrick started at 9:59 a.m., Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, and Cameron Young at 10:10 a.m., and Akshay Bhatia, Tom Hoge, and Sami Valimaki at 10:21 a.m.
Emiliano Grillo, Ben Griffin, and Mackenzie Hughes began at 10:32 a.m., Yannik Paul, Joe Dean, and Andy Ogletree at 10:43 a.m., and Ryan van Velzen, Charlie Lindh, and Luis Masaveu (amateur) at 10:54 a.m.
Kazuma Kobori, Jaime Montojo Fernandez (amateur), and Liam Nolan (amateur) started at 11:05 a.m., Daniel Brown, Denwit David Boriboonsub, and Matthew Dodd-Berry (amateur) at 11:16 a.m., and Jeunghun Wang (Kor), Aguri Iwasaki (Jpn), and Sam Horsfield at 11:27 a.m.
The amateur players are indicated by “(a).”
In the betting odds for the 2024 British Open, names like Scottie Scheffler (+500), Rory McIlroy (+750), and Ludvig Aberg (+1200) were among the frontrunners. Others in the top odds included Bryson DeChambeau (+1400), Xander Schauffele (+1400), Collin Morikawa (+1800), and Tommy Fleetwood (+2200). Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton were listed at +2500, along with Viktor Hovland.
Brian Harman emerged victorious in the 2023 British Open, securing his first major championship title. He played consistently throughout the competition, winning by a comfortable margin of six strokes. Harman maintained his lead going into the final round, eventually closing with a 1-under 70. Notable golfers like Jon Rahm, Tom Kim, Jason Day, and Sepp Straka shared the second place position.
