The first round of The Open Championship, one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments, has come to a close with some exciting highlights and surprises. Here are some of the standout moments from the opening day of play at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England.

One of the biggest stories of the day was the performance of American golfer Collin Morikawa, who shot an impressive 6-under 64 to take the early lead. Morikawa, who won the 2020 PGA Championship, showed his skill and composure on the challenging links course with a flawless round that included six birdies and no bogeys. His performance put him in prime position to contend for his second major title.

Another standout performer was South African golfer Louis Oosthuizen, who finished the day at 4-under par. Oosthuizen, who won The Open in 2010, continued his strong play in major championships with a solid round that included five birdies and just one bogey. He is currently tied for second place with American Jordan Spieth, who also shot a 4-under 66.

Defending champion Shane Lowry got off to a solid start with a 2-under 68, putting him in a tie for fourth place. Lowry, who won The Open in 2019 at Royal Portrush, showed his comfort on links courses with a steady round that included three birdies and just one bogey.

One of the biggest surprises of the day was the struggles of world number one Dustin Johnson, who finished at 1-over par. Johnson, who has been in top form this season with multiple wins on the PGA Tour, had a tough day on the links with four bogeys and just three birdies. He will need to bounce back in the second round if he hopes to contend for the Claret Jug.

Overall, the first round of The Open Championship provided plenty of drama and excitement for golf fans around the world. With top players like Morikawa, Oosthuizen, and Spieth in contention, the stage is set for an exciting weekend of golf at Royal St. George’s. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as the tournament continues.