Shane Lowry shot to the top of the leaderboard at five under par as Rory McIlroy was among the big names to struggle on day one of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon. World number four Ludvig Aberg was another of the big names to falter in his first ever round at a British Open with a four-over round of 75.

Lowry leads as McIlroy, Woods suffer nightmare start at the British Open

Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner discuss Rory McIlroy's potential at The Open Championship after a disappointing finish at the U.S. Open.

Will McIlroy disappoint at Open Championship?

The British Open holds a special place in Rory McIlroy's heart. The native of Northern Ireland got his start on the European Tour before making it to the PGA Tour, where he holds four majors wins on his resume and three FedEx Cup championships. He has represented Europe on the international stage in the past, so it's understandable why the national open held in his neck of the woods means a little bit more.

Rory McIlroy's worst finishes at British Open: Full history of golfer's performances at PGA Tour major

Look back at the best moments from early in the first round of The Open Championship 2024 at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

HLs: The Open Championship 2024, Early Round 1

New York Post

Tiger Woods has been there.

The 15-time major champion recalled the text he sent to his longtime friend, Rory McIlroy, after the Northern Irishman’s collapse at the U.S. Open last month, when Bryson DeChambeau defeated him by one stroke at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina.  

“I just sent him a nice text and that was it,” Woods said Tuesday ahead of the British Open, which begins Thursday at Royal Troon. “I waited a week before I sent it. 

“I just wanted to let it calm down… I sent him a nice text and I think he played last week and now he’s...

What Tiger Woods told Rory McIlroy after US Open disaster

Las Vegas, NV

The Raiders will celebrate their 65th season with a logo designed to commemorate the franchise’s history and celebrate its legacy. “The logo stands as a testament to resilience and tradition in the world of professional sports,” the team said in a statement. “Since their inception in 1960, the Raiders have carved out a storied legacy, becoming synonymous with passion, grit, and an unwavering Commitment to Excellence. Over the decades, the Silver & Black has thrilled fans with countless memorable moments – from historic victories to iconic plays to three Super Bowl championships – that have left an indelible mark on the sport. Beyond the gridiron, the Raiders have fostered a tight-knit community, uniting fans from all walks of life under the banner of Raider Nation.”

Raiders unveil logo to celebrate their 65th season

TROON, Scotland — An estimated 250,000 golf fans will pour into Royal Troon to watch the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods at the British Open. The Kelly family might have the best vantage point, though, when the 152nd edition begins Thursday. “Blackrock House” sits in the middle of the championship course and has views of five holes.

A house with best views of British Open is up for sale. It’s in the middle of the Royal Troon course

Philadelphia, PA

Former NBA player Joe “Jellybean” Bryant — who is better known as the father of Kobe Bryant — has died at the age of 69. The announcement came from his alma mater, La Salle University. Bryant was a Philadephia high school legend (he played at John...

Former NBA player Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at age 69

STAMFORD, CONN. – July 18, 2024 – NBC Sports has selected Audio-Technica to provide broadcast equipment solutions for its production of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, July 24-August 11, and August 28-September 8, respectively. NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will feature multi-platform offerings across...

NBC SPORTS SELECTS BROADCAST EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS PROVIDER FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF 2024 OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES IN PARIS

Olympic Gold medalist Connor Fields joins SMX Insider to discuss Chase Sexton's mindset with Jett Lawrence out due to injury and his own mindset heading into the Olympics as a broadcaster.

Fields: Sexton should be at ease with Lawrence out

The preseason rankings update is coming up and there are a handful of really close battles at the top of certain positions. Take a look at the five positions with the tightest battles for No. 1. QUARTERBACK. Contenders: Julian Lewis, Bryce Underwood, Tavien St. Clair. Quarterback may be the most...

Rankings Spotlight: Five positions with the tightest battles at the top

Chicago, IL

Caleb Williams is officially under contract. Tuesday brought multiple reports that Williams had signed with the Bears, but the quarterback and the team were actually still hammering out some final details of the pact. That process has come to an end and the Bears announced Williams’s signing with a picture of the first overall pick putting his name on his four-year contract. The deal is worth $39.4 million with a $25.5 million signing bonus.

Bears announce Caleb Williams has signed his rookie deal

England's Dan Brown shoots a sensational six-under-par 65 to lead The Open at Royal Troon after round one.

England's Brown leads Open as McIlroy toils at Troon

Milwaukee, WI

Quietly, the Milwaukee Bucks have had a pretty good offseason. The latest addition is veteran wing Gary Trent, a solid wing who averaged 13.7 points a game shooting 39.3% from 3 for the Toronto Raptors last season, a story broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This is a fantastic deal...

Gary Trent Jr. agrees to join Milwaukee on one-year minimum contract

Johnson Wagner displays the difficulty of hitting out of 'deep' bunkers on the 14th hole at Royal Troon Golf Club.

Wagner demonstrates Royal Troon's deep bunkers

Rex Hoggard and Ryan Lavner share their biggest takeaways from R&A CEO Martin Slumber's press conference, where he highlighted LIV player's eligibility in The Open Championship and more.

What Slumbers' LIV remarks mean for The Open

Daniel Brown joins the Live From crew to discuss leading after Round 1 in his first ever major championship and how he's feeling coming off of tournament appearances in the last two weeks.

Brown leads The Open after Round 1 in first major

FanBuzz

Rory McIlroy came up one shot short during the U.S. Open, by bogeying two of the final three holes. As his majors drought continues, McIlroy received a lot of sympathy texts, in regards to how he choked at Pinehurst. Ultimately, he didn't want to be bothered by anymore messages, so...

Rory McIlroy Missed Tiger Woods' Heartfelt Text After U.S. Open Debacle Since He Changed His Phone Number

The Mirror US

Dustin Johnson has struggled as the LIV Golf season has unfolded and his fortunes have not improved at majors - with the American struggling in the first round at The Open

Dustin Johnson left to regret brutal four-hole stretch at The Open

Baltimore, MD

Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick explain why a potential Tarik Skubal trade could impact the Cy Young race, catapulting Baltimore Orioles' Corbin Burnes to the AL favorite for the award.

Rory's first day at The Open 'a disappointment'

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