In a surprise turn of events, Daniel Brown, the world’s No. 273 ranked player, has taken the
lead at the British Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland. Brown’s impressive
bogey-free 65 on Thursday has put him at the top of the leaderboard, making him the
highest-ranked golfer to lead a major championship after the opening round since 2016.
Shane Lowry, the 2019 champion, is close behind, trailing Brown by just one stroke. Lowry’s
bogey-free 66 has put him in a strong position to make a run for the title. Justin Thomas is
also in contention, starting Friday alone in third at 3-under.
Meanwhile, some of the biggest names in golf are struggling. Tiger Woods had a dismal day,
posting an 8-over 79, which is likely to lead to his seventh missed cut or withdrawal in his
last 10 major championship starts. Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy also had a
toughday, finishing with a 5-over 76 and a 7-over 78, respectively. Both will need to make a
strong comeback in the second round to avoid missing the
The tournament is shaping up to be an exciting one, with several players vying for the top
spot. Stay tuned for updates from Royal Troon as the competition heats up.
