Suber Surges to Open Day 1 Lead as McIlroy Struggles on the Greens
Jackson Suber takes a 5-under lead after Day 1 of The Open as fast, firm greens reward ball-striking, while Rory McIlroy struggles with his putter to post 2-over. The round highlighted the gap between putting and ball-striking, with Scheffler and others in contention and highlights like Hideki Matsuyama providing standout moments as the field begins to take shape.