The British Open is off and running at Royal Troon.
The final major championship of the year teed off on Thursday morning in Scotland, where it’s expected to be cold, windy and rainy throughout the week. While top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is the overwhelming favorite, there are plenty of others who can make a run at the Claret Jug come Sunday afternoon. Though Justin Thomas — who is winless since his win at the PGA Championship in 2022 — took the early lead, both Shane Lowry and Daniel Brown surpassed him in the afternoon wave.
Tiger Woods is back in the field this week after his rough outing at the U.