Rory McIlroy Leads The Open Championship after First Round 66
-as Tiger Woods and Adam Scott Remain in the Hunt at Hoylake
- McIlroy shot a first round 66 to lead The Open by one shot
- Italian Matteo Manassero is second after finishing on 67
- Woods recovered from a poor start to shoot a 69
- World No 1 Scott managed 68 and is in a tie for third
- Ernie Else suffered a poor round after hitting a spectator
- Bubba Watson and Angel Cabrera among those struggling
17 July 2014
Nothing more could be asked from an opening day at The Open Championship than the two biggest names setting out their stall alongside the world number one before a raucous audience of lucky sunbathers at Royal Liverpool.
Rory McIlroy’s sumptuous 66 to set the pace was nothing less than expected, of course, since he’s become Thursday’s child. This was the fifth time in 14 starts this season he has led following the opening day.
Neither would anyone be too surprised that Adam Scott made light of the fact he was playing in the more difficult afternoon conditions to demonstrate why he began the event as favourite. Given the wind’s added strength his 68 was perhaps the equal of the leader’s score in terms of merit.
Out in front: Rory McIlroy shot a stunning 66 on day one at The Open to lead by one shot heading into Friday
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