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With vertigo issues in back of mind, Day opens British Open with 66

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland – Jason Day is a fighter.

After dealing with vertigo on the course at the U.S. Open, Day came back and contended for the championship two days later.

Photos from Thursday's first round at the 2015 British Open, with Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.

  • Dustin Johnson, shown at the 2015 British Open at St. Andrews
    Dustin Johnson, shown at the 2015 British Open at St. Andrews

Day also has an uncanny knack for playing well in majors. In his 19 previous majors, the Australian has three runner-up finishes among eight top 10s.