After 18 holes of the final major championship of the year, we have a surprise at the top of the leaderboard in Scotland.
Daniel Brown, who entered the week ranked 273rd in the Official World Golf Rankings, took the overnight lead after a bogey-free 65 on Thursday at Royal Troon. Brown, who has a one-shot lead over Shane Lowry, is playing in his first major championship this week. He is the highest-ranked golfer to lead a major after the opening round since 2016.
With a bogey-free 66, Lowry is well placed to make a run at the midway point of the tournament. He won his first major championship at the 2019 Royal Portrush. Justin Thomas will start Friday at 3-under par alone, and the group of seven golfers is tied at 2-under par.
After their wild battle in North Carolina, neither Bryson DeCambe nor Rory McIlroy had a good start to their week in Scotland. DeChambeau opened with a 5-over 76, and McIlroy finished with a 7-over 78. They both need a run on Friday to make the cut, which McIlroy didn’t miss at the British Open. 2019.
Tiger Woods, as he has done so many times in recent years, fought back. Woods posted an 8-over 79 on Thursday, the seventh of his last 10 major championship starts to miss or withdraw.
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How to watch 2nd round of British Open 2024
The first two rounds of the British Open will be streamed on Peacock and televised on the USA Network.
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Yahoo Sports’ Jay Busbee picks Tigers 2024 British Open
With Tiger Woods’ 2024 Major Championship season over, what’s next for the most beloved golfer of the past three decades? Retirement has been the subject of debate surrounding the 15-time major champion, and with another disappointing performance in one of the sport’s premier events, Jay Busbee weighs in on the future of the Big Cat and what could be next for the golf icon.
TRUNE, SCOTLAND – JULY 19: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his second shot on the 4th hole during the second day of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 19, 2024 in Troon, Scotland. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images) -
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Shane Lowry is back on the field
The magic ended for Shane Lowry in Royal Troon’s 11th on Friday. Holding a two-stroke lead, Lowry stepped up to the tee on the 11th… and put his shot into the thick Scottish rough. He has to take an unplayable lie and then he cuts the green. A double-bogey putt later, and Lowry fell back into a tie with Daniel Brown at -5. He’s still a co-leader in the Open, but with the wind blowing and a tough stretch of the course ahead, Lowry has his work cut out for him to bring it home.
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What is the cut at the British Open?
The cut at the British Open is currently at +3, but it could be higher, maybe even higher. Here’s how the cut works in the Open.
Bryson DeChambeau will struggle to make the cut. (AP Photo/John Super) -
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John Daly withdrew from the Open Championship
Another past Open champion called it a week earlier – 1995 Open champion John Daly withdrew from this year’s tournament after one round, citing a knee injury. Daly and Ernie Els both shot +11 in the opening round of the tournament.
At least we always have Tally photos.
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Leaderboard Update: Lori is back in the lead
A birdie on the 8th has once again given Shane Lowry the lead in the Open Championship. Everything is going Lori’s way now, and with the tricky weather, Lori will have a very relaxing Friday afternoon in bed.
1. Shane Lowry, -7 (up to 8)
2. Daniel Brown, -6 (3)
3. Justin Thomas, -3 (7:53 a.m. ET tee time)
T4. Xander Schauffele + Seven, -2(Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) -
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Ernie Els withdrew from the Open with an injury
Royal Troon takes out rivals one at a time in the 152nd Open. The latest to fall back: Ernie Els, 2002 and 2012 Open champion. Ells withdrew before the second round, citing a back injury.
On Thursday, Big Easy shot +11, finishing second to last on the day. Els has three wins as a member of the PGA Tour Champions this season and is currently listed in the field for next week’s Senior British Open.
Ells joins Romain Langaske, who withdrew Thursday after a poor, 84-yard tee shot on the famous postage stamp.
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Tiger Woods takes the field in the second round
Tiger Woods and his team are now in the second round at Royal Troon. Woods posted an 8-over 79 on Thursday and will need a big round today to make the cut.
While it’s a familiar trend for the golf greats, there have been growing calls for him to hang it up, and Woods brushed them off earlier this week. Jay Busbee of Yahoo Sports wrote that Woods „in all likelihood won’t win another tournament on the PGA Tour” and that he should play „as long as he’s enjoying himself.”
Click the photo to read more about Tiger Woods’ tough first round at the British Open and why he can keep playing „as long as he wants.” (Pedro Salado/Getty Images)