Five players are tied at the top of the leaderboard following the first round of The Open Championship at the Royal Portrush on Thursday. Matt Fitzpatrick, Harris English, Hautong Li, Jacob Skov Oleson, and Christiaan Bezuidenhout each shot 4 under 67 to take a share of the lead heading into the second round today. World No. 1 Cottie Scheffler sits one shot back after a 3-under 68, despite hitting only three fairways all day. Rory McIlroy, a favorite with the local crowd, carded a 1-under 70, keeping himself in contention despite a shaky middle stretch. Defending champion Xander Schauffele finished even par, while Bryson DeChambeau struggled with a 7-over 78. Play continues today with rain and win expected to intensify through the week.
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