Overview

• Playing alongside Eddie Pepperell, Murray opened at Carnoustie with a seven-under team score to sit tied for 94th after round one.
• He capped his first day with a birdie on the 18th and is scheduled for Kingsbarns on Friday before the Old Course at St Andrews on Saturday.
• Sky Sports commentators highlighted his plan to attempt regional qualifying in the coming years and expressed surprise at his current level.
• The 38-year-old is playing off a two-handicap and has increased his pro-am appearances after retiring from tennis following the Paris Olympics.
• Murray was reported to have out-driven Tyrrell Hatton on some holes and previously eagled the 18th at St Andrews on his maiden round earlier this year.