Fitzpatrick and Scheffler Lead at The Open 2025

The first round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush saw a challenging day with weather conditions, leading to five players sharing the lead at 4 under par, including Matt Fitzpatrick who finally delivered a strong opening round at a major. Pre-tournament favorites Scheffler, McIlroy, and Rahm are within striking distance, with Scheffler showing promising form and McIlroy overcoming a shaky start to finish strongly. The leaderboard is competitive, with many seasoned players and emerging talents vying for the title as the tournament progresses.