American Justin Leonard struck the opening tee shot because the 152nd British Open began in barely overcast situations at Royal Troon on Thursday.
Leonard, the 1997 Open winner, was taking part in with compatriot Todd Hamilton, 2004 champion on the Scottish hyperlinks course, and Briton Jack McDonald.
American Bryson DeChambeau, final month’s U.S. Open champion, will begin his first spherical at 0847 GMT within the firm of younger Swede Ludvig Aberg, who’s ranked fourth on this planet.
World quantity two Rory McIlroy, bidding for his fifth main title 10 years after his final one, tees off at 0909 GMT.
World primary Scottie Scheffler is among the many late starters alongside fellow People Jordan Spieth, the 2017 Open champion, and Cameron Younger.
