Royal Birkdale

British Open 2017: Jordan Spieth continues charge, Branden Grace shoots a 62 to set new major record

Branden Grace took advantage of benign conditions on the links of Royal Birkdale that were a world away from the rain and wind that rendered shot-making almost impossible on Friday.

British Open 2017: Rory McIlroy overcomes disastrous start to remain in contention after Day 1

Rory McIlroy lived to fight another day at the British Open after recovering from a shocking start to his first round at Royal Birkdale on Thursday to shoot a one-over-par 71.

British Open 2017: Jordan Spieth shares lead with Brooks Kopeka and Matt Kuchar after first round

Jordan Spieth produced one of his best major championship efforts to take a share of the lead alongside fellow Americans Brooks Koepka and Matt Kuchar after the first round of the British Open.