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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.

Shane Lowry determined to win another major as Open gets under way

Shane Lowry determined to win another major as Open gets under way

Lowry won the Open on home soil at Royal Portrush in 2019.

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

Open organisers opt for final-day theatre as Rory McIlroy eyes end to major wait

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers is hoping for a dramatic climax to the tournament on Sunday.

Tommy Fleetwood hoping to mount strong Open challenge in memory of late mother

Tommy Fleetwood hoping to mount strong Open challenge in memory of late mother

The 32-year-old Southport player is chasing his first major title.

No direct intelligence of protester plans to target Open says Martin Slumbers

‘No direct intelligence’ of protester plans to target Open, says Martin Slumbers

The R&A chief executive revealed that ‘one of the most senior players’ had been targeted at St Andrews last year.

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.

Rory McIlroy celebrates with caddie Harry Diamond after winning the Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy edges out Robert MacIntyre to clinch dramatic Scottish Open victory

A birdie-birdie finish completed a brilliant fightback by the Northern Irishman.

Barbasol Championship 2023 R3

PGA Tour rookie Trevor Cone takes one-shot lead into final day

Barbasol Championship R3

Aramco Team Series - London 2023 R2 - Korda surges clear

Korda surges clear at Aramco Team Series – London

Hall quartet on brink of victory in team category after posting 24-under