TROON, United Kingdom: All eyes were on golf’s so-called ‘Big Four’ as the 145th British Open started at Royal Troon on Scotland’s west coast on Thursday, with Dustin Johnson in the best shape.

Beautiful early morning sunshine greeted the first players to tee off, with local hero Colin Montgomerie hitting the first shot of the championship at 6:35 am local time (0535 GMT) in front of enthusiastic galleries.

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