Rory McIlroy hit a record-equalling opening round for a major to take charge of the 2010 Open Championship.
The 21-year-old Northern Ireland star took advantage of perfect playing conditions to score a remarkable nine-under par 63 that has given him a three-shot lead.
John Daly, Andrew Coltart and Louis Oosthuizen are tied for second on six under, with Tiger Woods also well-placed after his opening round on five under par.
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Shane Lowry has moved to three under par, while Darren Clarke has just finished on two under but there was frustration for Padraig Harrington today, who had to settle for a one over par 73.