After 18 holes of the final major championship of the year, we unexpectedly topped the Scottish leaderboard.
Daniel Brown, ranked No. 273 in the Official World Golf Ranking this week, took the overnight lead after shooting a bogey-free 65 at Royal Troon on Thursday. Brown made a late birdie to take a one-shot lead over Sean Lowry and will play in his first major this week. He is also the highest-ranked golfer to lead in the first round since 2016.
Lowry also shot a bogey-free 66 and was in good position midway through the tournament. In 2019, he won his first Grand Slam title at Royal Portrush. Golfers tied at 2 under.
Both Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy had a bad start to their week in Scotland after intense battles in North Carolina. DeChambeau opened with a 5-over 76 and McIlroy finished with a 7-over 78. Something I haven’t missed since 2019.
Tiger Woods is in trouble again, as he has been many times in recent years. Woods shot an 8-over 79 on Thursday that will likely result in him missing the cut or withdrawing from the tournament for the seventh time in his last 10 starts in a major.
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How to watch the 2024 British Open second round
The first two rounds of the British Open will be broadcast live on Peacock and televised on USA Network.
Stay tuned to Yahoo Sports for complete live coverage of the British Open:
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Yahoo Sports' Jay Busbee on Tiger's 2024 British Open
With Tiger Woods' 2024 major season over, what's next for the most popular golfer of the past three decades? Retirement has been a topic of discussion surrounding the 15-time major champion, and following another disappointing performance at one of the sport's premier events, Jay Busby's response to the 'Big Cat' Commentary on the future and what's next for the golf icon.
Troon, Scotland – July 19: Tiger Woods of the United States hits his second shot on the fourth hole during the second day of the 152nd Open Championship on July 19, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) -
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Sean Lowry returns to court
Shane Lowry's magic ran out at Royal Troon No. 11 on Friday. With a two-shot lead, Lowry stepped onto the tee on the 11th hole … and hit his ball deep into the thick Scottish rough. He ended up having to make an unplayable lie and throw the ball close to the green. Then he made a double-bogey putt, and Lowry tied with Daniel Brown at -5. He's still the joint leader in the Open, but with the wind picking up and what will be the toughest stretch of the race ahead, Lowry has a lot of work to do to bring it home.
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What are the cut-offs for the British Open?
Cuts to the British Open are currently +3, but will likely be higher, or even higher. Below are the promotion rules for the Open.
Bryson DeChambeau will fight to advance. (AP Photo/Jon Super) -
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John Daly withdraws from Open Championship
Another past Open champion announced the week a week early – 1995 Open champion John Daly withdrew from this year's event after one round citing a knee injury. Daly and Ernie Els both shot +11 in the first round of the tournament.
At least we'll always have Daley's photo.
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Leaderboard update: Lowry leads again
A birdie on No. 8 gave Sean Lowry the lead again in the Open. With everything going Lori's way now, and with the inclement weather on the way, it could make for a very relaxing Friday afternoon on the couch for Lori.
1. Sean Lowry, -7 (to 8)
2. Daniel Brown, -6 (3)
3. Justin Thomas, -3 (7:53 a.m. ET tipoff)
T4. Xander Schauffele + seven others, -2(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) -
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Ernie Els withdraws from Open due to injury
Royal Troon will eliminate its competitors one by one in the 152nd edition of the Open. Most recent to quit: Ernie Els, 2002 and 2012 Open champion. Els withdrew before the second round citing a back injury.
On Thursday, the Big Easy was +11 and ranked second to last on the day. Els, who has three wins this season as a member of the PGA Tour Championship, remains in contention for next week's British Senior Open.
Els joins Romain Langasque, who retired Thursday after an awkward 84-yard kickoff at famed Stamps Stadium.
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Tiger Woods tees off in second round
Tiger Woods and his team have now teed off the second round at Royal Troon. Woods shot an 8-over 79 on Thursday and needs a big round today to make the cut.
While this is a familiar trend for the golf legend and there are growing calls for him to stop it, Woods dismissed those calls earlier this week. Jay Busby of Yahoo Sports wrote that while Woods “will likely never win another event on the PGA Tour,” he should still play “whenever he wants.”
Click on the photo to learn more about Tiger Woods' tough first-round performance at the British Open and why he should be able to continue playing “as long as he pleases.” (Pedro Salado/Getty Images) -
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