Spieth analyzes — and chews — way into Open leadSpieth analyzes — and chews — way into Open lead
Spieth analyzes — and chews — way into Open lead
Day: July 20, 2017
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Pep talk from caddie inspires McIlroy at British OpenPep talk from caddie inspires McIlroy at British Open
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What you need to know: The Open, Round 1What you need to know: The Open, Round 1
THREE TIED FOR THE LEAD Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, and Matt Kuchar are tied for the lead after 18 holes at The Open Championship. All three opened with rounds of 5-under 65. Click here for Round 1 leaderboard Current scores at #TheOpen: T1. Kuchar -5 Spieth -5 Koepka -5 4. Casey -4https://t.co/hiL0Bw5QZY pic.twitter.com/NYdDXwqAYn— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 20, 2017 RORY’S RECOVERY If scorecards had pictures … pic.twitter.com/dZzaKTUeAw — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 20, 2017 Rory McIlroy carded five bogeys in his first six holes of Round 1 at Royal Birkdale. He’d recover by going bogey-free through his final 12 holes with a back nine that included four birdies for a 32. The 2014 Open Champion finished his day at 1-under (71) and six shots off the lead. Click here for more on Rory’s round WEATHER CENTER The 146th Open Championship teed off in cool temperatures with scattered rains and gusty winds. It ended with sunshine and a slight breeze. Friday’s weather doesn’t look to be as promising, as there are expected winds of 20-25 MPH, up to 45-MPH gusts, and 90% chance of rain. True Open Championship weather. Click here for the Weather Hub TAMING ROYAL BIRKDALE Royal Birkdale didn’t show its teeth like it did in Round 1 of the 2008 Open Championship when the first-round leader was only 1-under (winning score ended up being 3-over). The first-round scoring average this year was 71.92, 1.92 strokes over par. In 2008, the first-round scoring average was 75.88, 5.88 strokes over par. The toughest hole in Round 1 was the par-4 sixth, playing at a scoring average of 4.500. The easiest hole was the par-5 17th with a scoring average of 4.538. Click here for The Upshot DRESSING TO IMPRESS The opening round of The Open Championship brought out the best attire from the closests of the biggest stars. Jordan Spieth showed off his vest game while his buddy Justin Thomas threw it back with the cardigan-tie combo. Meanwhile, Jason Day went his own way with the debut of his Air Jordan 1 golf shoes. Click here for The Open Style Insider