The Open 2025: Scottie Scheffler makes bright start, Rory McIlroy three shots back

Scottie Scheffler overcame wayward tee shots to finish three-under at the British Open, while home favourite Rory McIlroy ended his round one-under amidst fervent support. Matt Fitzpatrick, Li Haotong, Jacob Skov Olesen, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Harris English share the lead at four-under. Slow play plagued the day, with rounds exceeding six hours, as players battled challenging conditions at Portrush.

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