US EditionBritish Open Has 5-Way Tie for the Lead in Fickle Weather with Scottie Scheffler in the Mix
COLERAINE, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 17 – Jacob Skov Olesen, a 26-year-old Danish golfer with limited major experience, leads after a four-under 67 in the first round at Royal Portrush, leveraging his success in similar Irish conditions.
- After the first round of the 153rd Open Championship at Portrush on July 17, 2025, five golfers representing five different nations were all tied for the top spot with scores of 4-under-par 67.
- Challenging weather included sideways rain and strong gusts, making the course harder especially at the 11th hole, which players like Fitzpatrick and Lowry highlighted.
- Matt Fitzpatrick, a former U.S. Open champion, chipped in for birdie on the difficult par-3 16th, while Rory McIlroy recovered from early bogeys to score 70 and join 31 players under par.
- Harris English made seven birdies with his short-game coach, defending champion Xander Schauffele shot even-par 71 amid mixed scores, and world number one Scottie Scheffler was one stroke behind the leaders.
- This largest first-round tie since a six-way logjam in 1938 reflects the tournament’s unpredictability and suggests strong competition ahead at Portrush.
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