The Open Championship 2014

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3rd & 7 37yd

they write him off every time. tiger won 5 times last year...oh and he just shot a first round 3 under 69 @The_Open. #tigerwoods #TheOpen

by Sreeni Vis-Nathan via twitter 7/17/2014 12:46:36 PM
A classic round from Sir Nick of the Faldo so far, who is just one over after 13. He's thrown in 12 trademark pars to date with the only blemish on his record a bogey on the par four 7th.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 12:48:07 PM
The Queen has told Faldo that if he doesnt shoot lower than150 for the first 2 rounds she is taking the Knighthood back #FaldoWatch #TheOpen

by JNH via twitter 7/17/2014 12:48:53 PM
Welcome back to the majors, Tiger. (Woods posts 3-under 69 in Round 1 of #TheOpen.)

by Golf Channel via Instagram 7/17/2014 12:50:40 PM
The 2010 champion Louis Oosthuizen is two under after 15 and very much in contention. I mention this partly because it's relevant but mostly as a wafer thin excuse to regale you with the South African's full name. Which is Lodewicus Theodorus Oosthuizen.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 12:54:15 PM
“Are you back?” asks Tom Rinaldi to Tiger Woods on ESPN after 1st round 69 at #TheOpen at Hoylake. “Life is good” Woods answers.

by Golf Observers via twitter 7/17/2014 12:55:03 PM
Reunited with my gurl! ???? #theperfectroundbar #theopen #stellaartois

by Sophy Vanner via Instagram 7/17/2014 12:56:54 PM
Three Italians and a Spaniard in the top seven. The last time a Continental European lifted the Claret Jug, you ask? Seve in 1988, I reply.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 12:59:41 PM
It has been a day to forget for the 1999 champion Paul Lawrie with a disastrous seven over 79. The cut is already looking a forlorn hope for the Scot.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:03:11 PM
Rory McIlroy can put his feet up and reflect on a thoroughly satisfying first round at Hoylake. Six birdies and not a single bogey to card a six under par 66. The missed birdie opportunity on the 18th might irritate him slightly but overall a job well done by the Irishman. If he can overcome his second round failings tomorrow, a third Major beckons.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:06:42 PM
Bogey free from mcilroy leader in clubhouse -6. Could have been even better as well. What will he do on Friday. That is the question

by RupertBell via twitter 7/17/2014 1:07:35 PM
McIlroy 66 today, 79 forecasted for tomorrow #notgettingexcitingyet #TheOpen

by silk24danieljk via twitter 7/17/2014 1:07:42 PM
by ckane02 via twitter 7/17/2014 1:07:53 PM
The completion of McIlroy's round means that 12 of the leading 14 players are all done and dusted for the day. The two exceptions are America's Jimmy Walker, who is on the 18th at three under, and Scotland's Marc Warren, who is also three under with five to play.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:10:26 PM
News of Mickelson's round soon but don't forget Justin Rose joins the battle at 2.27pm while Lee Westwood enters the fray at 2.38pm.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:12:45 PM
by summumgolf via twitter 7/17/2014 1:13:10 PM
by Mark Tyler via twitter 7/17/2014 1:13:51 PM
Great first rounds for Rory and Tiger. Hope the other big names like Mickelson and Rose maintain the standard! #TheOpen2014 #Hoylake

by Rands89 via twitter 7/17/2014 1:17:29 PM
Phil Mickelson & Bubba Watson are in the same @The_Open group for 2 rounds? My two favorite golfers in THE SAME GROUP!!!! That is great!!!

by SeanWilliamCampbell via twitter 7/17/2014 1:17:48 PM
Carry board is primed and ready to go... Your 14:05 grouping @the.open #mickelson #els #bubba @rlgchoylake

by cararobbo via Instagram 7/17/2014 1:18:23 PM
Ian Poulter and Luke Donald have both completed their rounds. Both men card a one over par 73 and will need to improve tomorrow. It's not a disaster but a day neither will be exactly enthused by.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:21:39 PM
Phil Mickelson and Bubba Watson both ease themselves into their round with par on the first but playing partner Ernie Els suffers a catastrophic start with a seven and is already three over!

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:23:44 PM
Brilliant birdie from Ian Poulter at the last to finish on +1. Good save after a horrible front 9 #TheOpen

by Steven Sports News via twitter 7/17/2014 1:24:15 PM
Luke Donald should pick this course apart... I guess that really proves that driving the ball accurately is more important than putting

by Eli Johnson via twitter 7/17/2014 1:25:47 PM
by Kenny Rushton via twitter 7/17/2014 1:25:53 PM
by NCGmagazine via twitter 7/17/2014 1:33:30 PM
It gets even worse for the aforementioned Els as he drops another shot on the second. Mickelson continues in steady style with another par while Bubba also takes a regulation four shots.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:35:29 PM
Adam Scott, the 2013 winner of the Masters, is out on the course, accompanied by Justin Rose and American Jason Dufner. Rose pars to ease the nerves while Dufner misses a long birdie putt. Scott also misses with his first putt and it's pars all round.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:40:15 PM
Hope Scotty's first putt not an omen. Shocker. #TheOpen

by martinj_blake via twitter 7/17/2014 1:40:36 PM
MT @DJPie It's a horror movie in PGA TOUR HQ right now. Many oooh's & no's watching Els 3 putt from a foot. #TheOpen

by ckane02 via twitter 7/17/2014 1:41:06 PM
Just watched Ernie Els 3-putt from 2 feet. I don't feel so bad about my game anymore.
#TheOpen

by Dave Diehl via twitter 7/17/2014 1:50:25 PM
The top of the leaderboard has been eerily quiet for a while now. The exodus of the morning's big hitters to their respective, doubtless five star hotels has seen no change at the top for a couple of hours. Step forward Messrs Mickelson, Kaymer, Rose and Westwood please...

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:53:05 PM
Sir Nick of the Faldo can put his feet up after completing the first 18 holes at Hoylake. The three-time champion carded a three over 75 and sad to report his famed consistency deserted him somewhat on the back nine with a double bogey on the 14th.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:54:21 PM
Speaking of Mr Westwood, he's up and running with a par on the first hole. Could this finally be the year the nearly man of Majors golf finally breaks his duck?

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 1:57:28 PM
The (British) Open Championship is the best major, hands down. Golf back at its roots. Pulling for one man this week... Lee Westwood!

by TMichaelCronin via twitter 7/17/2014 1:57:48 PM
My tip for The Open week; Lee Westwood…if he gets the short stick working a first major can be on the cards.

by Robin Maiden via twitter 7/17/2014 1:58:03 PM
Mickelson is three holes down for the day and has opened up with an impeccable three consecutive par fours. Ernie Els has mercifully stopped the rot with a par on the 3rd.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 2:01:12 PM
An impressive start from the American duo of Boo Weekly and JB Holmes, both of whom are two under after just six.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 2:02:47 PM
by adidas Golf via twitter 7/17/2014 2:04:25 PM
by SamMellor39 via twitter 7/17/2014 2:05:01 PM
In the immortal words of Alan Partridge, aha! Bubba Watson makes a birdie on the fourth and the first of the afternoon's big beasts makes a move. He's only one under mind but from small acorns...

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 2:08:35 PM
Who would thunk it? Ernie Els is now a staggering five, his latest indiscretion a bogey on the fourth and and the double Open champion can surely already kiss goodbye to his 2014 title hopes.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 2:12:29 PM
#TheOpen Ernie narrowly misses out on a birdie on 4th hole. Easy tap-in for par...but he pushes it! Els now at 5 over.

by EWNsport via twitter 7/17/2014 2:12:50 PM
Zach Johnson birdies the third and the 2007 Masters champion is one under. He finished joint sixth in last year's Open and has to be considered an outside but far from idiotic bet for this year.

by Iain Spragg 7/17/2014 2:15:30 PM
Billy Horschel and The Big Easy prepare for round 1 at #theopen #hoylake #golf @ernieelsgolf @gatorgolf123

by Golf Swagger via Instagram 7/17/2014 2:16:26 PM

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