Overview
- Jacob Skov Olesen, Li Haotong, Matt Fitzpatrick, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Harris English each carded 67 to tie for the first-round lead in heavy rain and gusty winds.
- Scottie Scheffler overcame erratic driving to post a 68 and trail the co-leaders by one despite finding only three fairways.
- Rory McIlroy steadied his round after an opening bogey to finish at 70 and sit at one under, three shots behind the leaders.
- Defending champion Xander Schauffele shot an even-par 71, while former champions Phil Mickelson and Lee Westwood each posted under-par rounds.
- Second-round play resumes Friday morning under similarly variable links conditions as contenders press their bids for the Claret Jug.