Rory McIlroy misery as world No 272 Daniel Brown forges unlikely lead
Several of golf’s big beasts struggled to find form on a dramatic day one of the Open, with McIlroy, DeChambeau, Fleetwood and Smith all finishing well over par
Tiger Woods tries to strike hopeful note after nightmare eight-over round
Former champion talked of ‘maybe shooting something in the mid-60s tomorrow’ but that looks unlikely after a dismal first day at the Open
Rory McIlroy on brink of exit after pitiless Troon punishes mistakes
Northern Irishman faces prospect of missing cut after failing to adapt to conditions in opening round of the Open