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Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy out to climb Open leaderboard after first-round fightback

McIlroy lay five shots off the lead after day one.

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2023 2023 R2

Team Hot Shots takes lead with 61

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2023 R2

Rory McIlroy tries to escape a bunker

Rory McIlroy has a spring in his step after fighting finish to first round

The Northern Irishman was positive despite a frustrating start to his latest quest to reclaim the Claret Jug.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood hails ‘amazing’ support after strong start to Open at Hoylake

Southport’s Fleetwood moved to the top of the leaderboard in an emotional week for the 32-year-old.

Justin Thomas

More major misery for Justin Thomas after first round to forget at 151st Open

Thomas was in a tie for 154th after the opening round.

Jon Rahm checks on the health of a fan he hit with his ball

Errant Jon Rahm shot strikes spectator and costs him bogey at 12th hole

The Masters champion sprayed his tee shot at the 12th into the gallery where it struck a man.

Open Championship 2023 R1 - Tommy Fleetwood tied for the lead

Tommy Fleetwood driven on by home support as he takes share of Open lead

Fleetwood led the way alongside South African amateur Christo Lamprecht and Emiliano Grillo on five under par.

Wyndham Clark

Wyndham Clark sees funny side as iPad intervenes to hamper Open progress

Clark’s wayward tee shot on the 14th hole at Royal Liverpool left him in a spot of bother.

Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood having time of his life as he shares early lead at Open

South African amateur Christo Lamprecht was alongside Fleetwood at five under.

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht

Amateur Christo Lamprecht sets the early pace at the Open

The 22-year-old posted an impressive five-under 66 on the first day in Hoylake.

South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht

Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht makes bright start on his Open debut

The 6ft 8in South African reeled off three birdies in four holes from the third at Royal Liverpool to turn in a three-under 32.

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan enjoyed a dream start to the 151st Open on his home course

Matthew Jordan uses home advantage to good effect with fast start at 151st Open

Jordan delighted a huge local following by moving into the lead at two under early in his round.

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational 2023 R1

Team FinAsia take lead at Midland Country Club

Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational R1

Matthew Jordan tees off

Royal Liverpool member Matthew Jordan gets 151st Open under way at Hoylake

Jordan was given the honour of hitting the first shot at 6.35am and was welcomed onto the first tee by an appreciative crowd.

Barbasol Championship 2023 R4 - Vincent Norrman holds a trophy after his win

England’s Nathan Kimsey falls to Vincent Norrman in playoff in PGA debut

Norrman parred on the sudden death playoff hole to win his first PGA Tour title.

Aramco Team Series - London 2023 R3 - Nelly Korda of the USA with her trophy

Korda claims top spot at Aramco Team Series – London

Hall quartet secures victory in team tournament.

Rory McIlroy hopes stunning Scottish Open win sets him up for Hoylake success

Rory McIlroy hopes stunning Scottish Open win sets him up for Hoylake success

It was McIlroy’s first win on Scottish soil.

Official World Golf Ranking 28/2023

Official World Golf Ranking 28/2023

Week 28 – 16/07/2023

FedEx Cup Standings 45/2023

FedEx Cup Standings 45/2023

Week 45 – 16/07/2023

DP World Tour Rankings 34/2023

DP World Tour Rankings 34/2023

Week 34 – 16/07/2023