Royal Birkdale Holds Firm After Round 1 Of The Open Championship The first round of the 154th Open Championship has come and gone, leaving many golfers frustrated with their performances.
At Royal Birkdale, a course notorious for its difficulty, the firm and fast conditions proved to be a significant challenge even for some of the world's top players.
Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth, both major contenders, struggled to find their rhythm, while Scottie Scheffler, the current world No. 1, was also left scrambling after a disappointing 3 over par score.