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After a two year hiatus, the first round was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Richard Bland got things underway with a nervy swat of the first tee. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

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The prize the 156 players are competing for sat on the opening tee. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

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Adam Scott on his way to a three over opening round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Henrik Stenson mulls over his play. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Body english is essential when playing in England. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Scott employs aim point to try and figure out the undualting greens. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Kiwi Ryan Fox tests the aerodynamics of his golf ball. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Patrick Cantlay tests the wind. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Defending champion Shane Lowry gouges one from the rough. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency. 

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Fox managed a two-under first round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Two-time major winner Martin Kaymer takes in his surroundings. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Caddie Johnny 'Long Socks' McLaren showed some national pride. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Jordan Spieth does some gardening on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Bryson DeChambeau spent plenty of time in the hay during the first round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Pretty easy to see how Paul Casey hits it so far. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Viktor Hovland in full flight, he is T19. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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The starter David Lancaster prepares for his duties. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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The battle for best hair in the field is a tight one. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Another major, another vintage Louis Oosthuizen performance to lead after 18 holes. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

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Lucas Herbert fired an even par 70. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Min Woo Lee lets go of a leg break ... or some grass. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Jason Day appeared to wear a David Jones bag on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Golfers doing golfer things. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Byeong Hun An lets rip on the way to recording a three-under 67. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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We feel you Jon, we really do. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

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Whatever you can do, I can do better. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Lee takes some time during his four-over opening salvo. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Two American major winners with two very different opening days. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

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This wedge shot got away from Rory. PHOTO: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images.

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The Scottish Open champ gave this putt plenty of attention. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Crowds got full value for their ticket on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Lewis/R&A via Getty Images.

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Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka finished with a respectable one-under 69. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

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Lee, like everyone, learned that the long grass is no place to be this week. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Phil Mickelson sits last after an opening 80. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

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"What's your rivalry with Patrick about?" Rory to Cam Smith ... probably. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

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Deyen Lawson will be loving the experience of his first major, despite a first round 80. PHOTO: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

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This is ... a look. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

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Jordan Spieth looked in great touch on his way to a five-under opening round. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

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Brad Kennedy sits right around the cut line after 18 holes. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Aaron Pike finally makes his start at The Open more than 18 months after earning his spot. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Frustrations reached boiling point for a number of players. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

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Friday and round two awaits. PHOTO: Matthew Harrins/Golf Picture Agency.

After a two year hiatus, the first round was one of the most anticipated in recent memory. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

1 / 43

Richard Bland got things underway with a nervy swat of the first tee. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

2 / 43

The prize the 156 players are competing for sat on the opening tee. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

3 / 43

Adam Scott on his way to a three over opening round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

4 / 43

Henrik Stenson mulls over his play. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

5 / 43

Body english is essential when playing in England. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

6 / 43

Scott employs aim point to try and figure out the undualting greens. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

7 / 43

Kiwi Ryan Fox tests the aerodynamics of his golf ball. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

8 / 43

Patrick Cantlay tests the wind. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Defending champion Shane Lowry gouges one from the rough. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency. 

10 / 43

Fox managed a two-under first round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

11 / 43

Two-time major winner Martin Kaymer takes in his surroundings. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

12 / 43

Caddie Johnny 'Long Socks' McLaren showed some national pride. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Jordan Spieth does some gardening on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

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Bryson DeChambeau spent plenty of time in the hay during the first round. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

15 / 43

Pretty easy to see how Paul Casey hits it so far. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

16 / 43

Viktor Hovland in full flight, he is T19. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

17 / 43

The starter David Lancaster prepares for his duties. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

18 / 43

The battle for best hair in the field is a tight one. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

19 / 43

Another major, another vintage Louis Oosthuizen performance to lead after 18 holes. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

20 / 43

Lucas Herbert fired an even par 70. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

21 / 43

Min Woo Lee lets go of a leg break ... or some grass. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

22 / 43

Jason Day appeared to wear a David Jones bag on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

23 / 43

Golfers doing golfer things. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

24 / 43

Byeong Hun An lets rip on the way to recording a three-under 67. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

25 / 43

We feel you Jon, we really do. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

26 / 43

Whatever you can do, I can do better. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

27 / 43

Lee takes some time during his four-over opening salvo. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

28 / 43

Two American major winners with two very different opening days. PHOTO: Warren Little/R&A via Getty Images.

29 / 43

This wedge shot got away from Rory. PHOTO: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images.

30 / 43

The Scottish Open champ gave this putt plenty of attention. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

31 / 43

Crowds got full value for their ticket on Thursday. PHOTO: Matthew Lewis/R&A via Getty Images.

32 / 43

Four-time major winner Brooks Koepka finished with a respectable one-under 69. PHOTO: David Cannon/R&A via Getty Images.

33 / 43

Lee, like everyone, learned that the long grass is no place to be this week. PHOTO: Matthew Harris/Golf Picture Agency.

34 / 43

Phil Mickelson sits last after an opening 80. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

35 / 43

"What's your rivalry with Patrick about?" Rory to Cam Smith ... probably. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

36 / 43

Deyen Lawson will be loving the experience of his first major, despite a first round 80. PHOTO: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

37 / 43

This is ... a look. PHOTO: Christopher Lee/Getty Images.

38 / 43

Jordan Spieth looked in great touch on his way to a five-under opening round. PHOTO: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

39 / 43

Brad Kennedy sits right around the cut line after 18 holes. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

40 / 43

Aaron Pike finally makes his start at The Open more than 18 months after earning his spot. PHOTO: Chris Trotman/Getty Images.

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Frustrations reached boiling point for a number of players. PHOTO: Oisin Keniry/Getty Images.

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Friday and round two awaits. PHOTO: Matthew Harrins/Golf Picture Agency.

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Gallery: The Open Round One

The first round of the 149th Open is in the books, with Louis Oosthuizen leading another major on a day that produced countless storylines. We have collected a huge selection of the best images from day one at Royal St. George's.
Gallery: The Open Round One
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By Jimmy Emanuel Jul 16 2021 11:41AM
By Jimmy Emanuel
Jul 16 2021 11:41AM

The first round of the 149th Open is in the books, with Louis Oosthuizen leading another major on a day that produced countless storylines. We have collected a huge selection of the best images from day one at Royal St. George's.

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