British Open

2024 - 7 - 18

British Open Drama Unfolds: From Terrible Starts to Redemption, and Major Stumbles

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Check out the latest updates from the British Open - from Bryson DeChambeau's rough start to Rory McIlroy's major stumble! ⛳️

The British Open at Royal Troon witnessed a rollercoaster of emotions as top golfers faced challenging rounds. Bryson DeChambeau, the U.S. Open champion, struggled with a terrible start, going 6 over par in his first eight holes on Thursday. Meanwhile, Justin Thomas, after a career-worst score last year, redeemed himself with an impressive 68, marking a 14-stroke improvement at the 2024 British Open. Thomas' turnaround from a major low to a notable high showcased the unpredictability of golf.

On the other hand, Rory McIlroy, a fan favorite, stumbled to a disappointing 78 on the first day of the Open Championship. Despite this setback, McIlroy remains a resilient contender, with the potential for a strong comeback in the following rounds. The contrasting performances of these top players highlighted the competitive nature of the sport and the enduring spirit of resilience among athletes.

In the midst of the action, the pros at the British Open showcased their patience and focus, enduring moments of standing around with professionalism. While waiting is a common aspect of golf, the professionals' ability to maintain composure in such situations sets them apart from amateurs. The art of waiting and staying prepared under pressure is a crucial skill that all serious golfers must master.

As the tournament progresses, golf enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the next moves of players like Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy. Thomas' remarkable redemption and McIlroy's determination to overcome a challenging start add layers of excitement to the event. With each swing and putt, the British Open continues to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing the beauty and intensity of professional golf.

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Bryson DeChambeau Has Terrible Start in First Round of British Open (Sports Illustrated)

The U.S. Open champion was 6 over par in his first eight holes Thursday at Royal Troon.

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Justin Thomas shoots 68 at 2024 British Open, or 14 strokes better ... (usatoday.com)

TROON, Scotland – A year ago, Justin Thomas made a career-worst score of nine on his final hole of his opening round of the British Open at Royal Liverpool ...

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A year after worst major score, Justin Thomas finishes birdie-birdie ... (NBC Sports)

TROON, Scotland – Justin Thomas' opening 62 last week at the Genesis Scottish Open was impressive but he knew it wasn't a sign of things to come.

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British Open Round 1 live updates, leaderboard: Keep up with Tiger ... (Yahoo Sports)

The British Open is off and running at Royal Troon. The final major championship of the year teed off on Thursday morning in Scotland, where it's expected ...

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British Open 2024: Justin Thomas' 14-shot redemption (GolfDigest.com)

After a year from hell, Justin Thomas is back to being Justin Thomas at the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

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British Open 2024: Rory McIlroy stumbles to 78, but save your takes ... (GolfDigest.com)

Rory McIlroy stumbled to a 78 on Day 1 at the Open Championship, but don't confuse what happened with Royal Troon with lingering scar tissue.

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British Open 2024: The 2 different kinds of standing around that pros ... (GolfDigest.com)

TROON, Scotland—There's nothing particularly interesting about standing around. We all do it, and professional golfers do, too. But unlike the rest of us, ...

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At least Rory McIlroy talked after brutal first round at the British Open (The Washington Post)

McIlroy's major championship drought will likely continue after he shoots a 78 at Royal Troon.

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Rory McIlroy Has Worst Major Score Since 2019 at British Open ... (Bleacher Report)

Rory McIlroy stumbled out of the gates Thursday in the first round of the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, ...

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British Open 2024: Meet the most interesting man in Troon (GolfDigest.com)

Gordon Murray, 88, has lived a Zelig-like life through golf, meeting presidents, kings and movie stars while being in some of the most interesting places at ...

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Justin Thomas steadies himself in wind and rain for early British ... (NBC 10 Philadelphia)

Justin Thomas is off to another strong start in Scotland, while Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy struggled Thursday at Royal Troon.

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2024 British Open live stream, how to watch: TV coverage, schedule ... (CBSSports.com)

Watch as much action as possible from Tiger Woods and the biggest names in golf throughout Round 2 at Royal Troon.

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British Open 2024: Scottie Scheffler's caddie 'really sick' at Troon ... (GolfDigest.com)

Scottie Scheffler's caddie Ted Scott was visibly struggling with what TV commentators reported as an illness on Friday at Troon, at multiple points forced ...

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2024 British Open Friday tee times, pairings and how to watch at ... (usatoday.com)

Shane Lowry fired a bogey-free 5-under 66 on Thursday and is one back of the lead at Royal Troon in Scotland. Daniel Brown is the solo leader, playing in one of ...

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British Open 2024: 10 stats that tell the story of Day 1 at Troon (GolfDigest.com)

Challenging weather at Royal Troon made for high scoring, even on the par 5s in the first round.

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2024 British Open tee times: When second round begins for golf's ... (USA TODAY)

Europeans Daniel Brown and Shane Lowry sit at the top two spots after one round at the British Open. Here are the tee times for Friday's second round.

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2024 British Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule on TV ... (CBSSports.com)

Players will look to make moves towards the top of the leaderboard (or the cutline) on Friday as the 2024 Open Championship continues.

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British Open second round leaderboard, live updates: Daniel Brown ... (Yahoo Sports)

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will all need a big round on Friday to make the cut at Royal Troon.

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British Open 2024 live updates: Second round tee times ... (USA TODAY)

Daniel Brown heads into the second round with the outright lead after a methodical first round that led to a 6-under par. Follow for live updates.

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Tiger Woods misses cut, finishes disastrous British Open at 14-over (USA TODAY)

Royal Troon Golf Course in Troon, Scotland proved to be too much for Tiger Woods as he finished the British Open at 14-over par.

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British Open 2024: Justin Thomas went from the top of the ... (GolfDigest.com)

A catastrophic front-nine 45 has JT in danger of missing the weekend after he opened with a three-under 68 on Thursday.

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Five things to know about The British Open Championship leader ... (pgatour.com)

Who is Daniel Brown, the eighth-year pro who leads heading into Friday at The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon in his first major championship start?

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British Open 2024: Tiger Woods confirms he's done for the season ... (GolfDigest.com)

Golf fans won't see Tiger Woods in a competitive event for some time after Woods' quick exit from the Open Championship.

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Tiger Woods Misses 2024 British Open Cut as Fans Debate Golf ... (Bleacher Report)

Tiger Woods' run at the Open Championship came to an end on Friday, as he missed the cut with a 36-hole score of plus-14. The three-time Open champion did…

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British Open 2024: This clever new broadcast tech is revealing ... (GolfDigest.com)

There's a wind adjusted yardage featured on the broadcast at the 2024 Open Championship—and it's very useful.

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