147- Playing of the Open Championship and the first time back at Carnoustie since 2007.
43- Appearances at The Open for 1985 Champion Sandy Lyle, who hit the first shot of this year's Championship.
75- Percentage of greens hit this season by Erik van Rooyen who carded an opening round 67 on his Major debut.
On his Major debut ✍🏻#TheOpen pic.twitter.com/aY0jc0FHeV
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) July 19, 2018
21.8% -
Of the field are Major winners.
66- Lowest score on Day One by American Kevin Kisner.
22- Putts for Kisner on his way to a one-shot lead.
72.99- The average score of round one, almost two strokes over par.
393- Yards of the opening hole driven by Brooks Koepka and Thomas Pieters.
Did you know... #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/WTd5XJ6xC5
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 19, 2018
5- Years since Tiger Woods shot a two-under opening nine in a Major.
72- Defending Champion Jordan Spieth’s first round score leaves him six back.
76- Opening round for world number one Dustin Johnson after a triple-bogey seven on 18.
17- Year old Dane Nicolai Hojgaard shares the race for the Silver medal with local Sam Locke who both shot one-over par 72.
1- Helicopter ride needed to get Jhonattan Vegas to his tee time on time after travel delays.Full story here.
