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On Thursday morning, Royal Portrush opened its doors for the second time in six years to 156 Claret Jug contenders – and the world-class field provided plenty of excitement for the hordes of fans who filled the grandstands and lined the fairways at The 153rd Open.
Strong winds and driving rain threatened to derail many a round early on Thursday afternoon – but plenty of birdie and eagle chances were still gleefully snapped up in their droves.
Here are three of the golfers who stood out most among the crowd: