TROON, Scotland (AP) — Justin Thomas is off to another great start for the second straight week in Scotland, even if his British Open score doesn't look that way.
TROON, Scotland — Justin Thomas is off to another great start for the second straight week in Scotland, even if his British Open score doesn't look that way. He began the first round on Thursday with a 3-under 68 that set an early target and left him satisfied.
Rory McIlroy, hopeful of bouncing back from his U.S. Open collapse, took a double bogey on the famed “Postage Stamp” eighth hole, and piped a driver out of bounds on the 11th for another double bogey. He already was 5 over and fading.He was one of three players who reached 4 under among the early starters and had the wind at his back for the inward nine at Troon. And then his tee shot landed in a bush that required a penalty drop and he missed a 4-foot putt and made double bogey.
Justin Rose, who had to go through final qualifying to get into the Open, was equally impressive by playing bogey-free for a 69, joined by a group that included Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark and Alex Noren, who only qualified through the Scottish Open. Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, the world's No. 1 player, and Tiger Woods were among those who played late in the afternoon. The wind was stronger. The rain was never far away. But it was tough for everyone.
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