Overview
- Matthew Jordan, Ryan Brehm and Darius van Driel opened with 63s to lead at nine under across St Andrews and Kingsbarns.
- Jordan’s 63 on the Old Course included consecutive eagles at the fifth and sixth before a bogey on 17 denied him the outright lead.
- Playing Carnoustie, Dustin Johnson returned to the event for the first time in 13 years with a 64 to sit one shot off the pace alongside Danes Jacob Skov Olesen and Jeff Winther.
- Ryder Cup winners resumed play as Tyrrell Hatton and Robert MacIntyre posted 66s (-6) while Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick opened with 67s (-5).
- The three‑venue pro‑am drew celebrities including Andy Murray, Bill Murray, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta‑Jones, with Jack Senior and Dery Desmond leading the team event at 17 under as wind and rain are expected to intensify.