Rory McIlroy struggled in the opening round of the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland, finishing with a 7-over 78, his worst start to a major in five years. U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau also struggled, shooting a 76, while three-time Open champion Tiger Woods finished with a 79. The players faced challenging conditions with the wind coming from an opposite direction than expected. McIlroy attributed his struggles to not adapting well to the conditions. DeChambeau persevered through a tough round and remains optimistic for the next day. Woods, on the other hand, continued his trend of high scores in major championships. Despite a promising start with a birdie putt, Woods struggled with his irons and putting. Overall, it was a disappointing day for the three golfers who were expected to perform well after their recent successes. McIlroy and DeChambeau are hoping to improve their performance in the next round, while Woods is in danger of missing the cut for a third consecutive time at the Open. The tough conditions at Royal Troon proved to be a challenge for even the best players in the world.
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McIlroy, DeChambeau, and Woods struggle in opening rounds
