Detry sets clubhouse lead as Open begins, Scheffler on a charge
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SOUTHPORT, England, July 16 : Belgium’s Thomas Detry set the early clubhouse lead at the 154th British Open on Thursday with a three-under 67 under sunny skies at Royal Birkdale.
Detry, out in the opening group, took advantage of tranquil conditions to card four birdies and just one dropped shot.
• The opening tee shot was struck by Royal Birkdale member Matthew Baldwin at 0535GMT.
• World number one Scottie Scheffler, bidding to become the first man since Padraig Harrington in 2008 to retain the title, made a stunning start and was four under after six holes of his opening round.
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• Scheffler was playing alongside fellow American Bryson DeChambeau who also picked up a couple of early birdies.
• Local favourite Tommy Fleetwood attracted large galleries and was one under early in his round.
• World number two Rory McIlroy will begin his campaign alongside 2024 champion Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick at 3:15 p.m. (1415 GMT).
• McIlroy is chasing a seventh major title. His sole Open win came 12 years ago at Royal Liverpool.
• Heatwave conditions in the UK have baked the Royal Birkdale course, making the fairways hard and fast.
Source: Reuters
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