THE 153rd Open is underway at Royal Portrush with some huge names competing.
Home hero Rory McIlroy is looking to add the Claret Jug to his Green Jacket after the Northern Irishman ended his 11-year Major drought by winning the Masters in April.
The local lad made a solid start to the week, finishing his first 18 -1, while World No1 Scottie Scheffler sits one shot behind the leaders at -3.
Five players are tied for the lead after round one, with England’s Matt Fitzpatrick among them at -4.
Bryson DeChambeau faces an uphill task this afternoon as he looks to make the cut after shooting 78 on opening day.
- Start time: From 6.35am/1.35am ET
- TV channel: Sky Sports Golf (UK)/ NBC (USA)
- Live stream: Sky Sports app (UK)/ NBC app (USA)
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