Late errors cost defending champion Jordan Spieth the chance to make a big statement in Round 1 of the British Open, as Kevin Kisner set the early pace at Carnoustie in Angus, Scotland.
Spieth's round started well before he dropped four shots in the final four holes, pushing him back down the leaderboard and to an eventual one-over-par score of 72.
Kisner enjoyed a fine day, as he moved to the top of the standings with a five-under-par 66. Erik van Rooyen was in closest contention to the American in the clubhouse early in the afternoon, just one shot back, although a number of high-class players still have to finish their rounds on Thursday.