US EditionScottie Scheffler with a 64 Sets Daunting Target at British Open
COLERAINE, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 17 – Scottie Scheffler hit only 21.4% of fairways but matched the lowest Open score by a player with 3 or fewer fairways hit, boosting his contention chances early in the event.
- On Thursday at Royal Portrush, world number one Scottie Scheffler posted a three-under 68 in his opening round, positioning him to start Friday's second round on the first page of the leaderboard.
- Despite a season average of 63.2% fairways hit, Scheffler managed just three of 14 in Round 1, underscoring his driving struggles.
- On Thursday he hit 11 of 18 greens, then rallied with birdies on holes 16 and 17 to card a 68.
- With a 68 that ties the lowest score by a player hitting three or fewer fairways, Scheffler remains the favorite according to BetMGM odds despite competition lurking.
- Paired with Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa, Scheffler will begin at 10:00 A.M. Eastern on Friday, a grouping expected to draw one of the largest galleries at Royal Portrush.
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