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ST ANDREWS, Scotland — The cap came off as Tiger Woods crossed over the Swilcan Bridge one last time, and again as he walked up the 18th fairway, the cheers swelling to a roar and people filling every window and balcony of the Harry Potter-looking buildings behind the green.

Tyrrell Hatton is notoriously known for his fiery temper out on the golf course, and the Englishman has insisted that will not change whilst competing at St Andrews

"Everything feels very settled," said Rory McIlroy, who sits two back of the lead after 18 holes.

Finally, someone in golf’s government delivered the unambiguous clarity required to combat the Saudi effort to hijack the game.

Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter, two of the biggest names to join the rebel LIV Golf Invitational Series, played down suggestions they had received a hostile reception during the first round of the British Open on Thursday.

Afterward, he was asked if the boos he received from spectators near the first tee had anything to do with his dreadful tee shot.

The 150th edition of The Open will see 156 players battle it out at the Old Course in St Andrews

The Open Championship, taking place at St Andrews' Old Course from today, is forecast a weekend of decent weather for golf. Light rain is forecast for only a few hours over the Championship.

For those wishing to head to The Open Championship this week, ScotRail have issued a warning advising them to consider using other modes of transport due to the limited trains to Leuchars.