ROUND 1 AT A GLANCE
Leading
Kevin Kisner had a 5-under 66.
Trailing
Tony Finau, Erik Van Rooyen and Zander Lombard were at 67.
Contending
Rory McIlroy, Danny Willett,
Justin Thomas and Zach Johnson were among former major champions at 69.
Struggling
World No. 1 Dustin Johnson made only one birdie and
shot 76, his highest score at the British Open since his
debut in 2009.
Tiger tales
Tiger Woods opened with a 71 in his first British Open appearance since 2015. This was the eighth consecutive major dating to the 2014 British Open that
Woods did not break par in the opening round.
Shot of the day
Kiradech Aphibarnrat, after getting out of a pot bunker in the 17th fairway, holed his third shot for eagle.
Hole of the day
No. 15, Par 4, 472 yards Kevin Kisner made the last of three consecutive birdies here onhis way toaonestroke lead. Tony Finau and Erik Van Rooyen, who are tied for second, also birdied it.
Noteworthy
Ten players failed to record a birdie, including Ernie Els, who still shot a 73.
Quoteworthy
“I was eight back after the U.S. Open. I’m not really concerned.” — U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka.