St Andrews (Scotland): Jordan Spieth stumbled on the infamous Road Hole on the 17th but Dustin Johnson cruised like a well-oiled machine in benign weather when there was not a whisper from the winds on the opening day of the 144th Open Championships at the Old Course.


USA Dustin Johnson (left) and compatriot Jordan Spieth wait on the 18th green during their first rounds, on the opening day of the British Open Golf Championships at St Andrews, Scotland yesterday. Pic/AFP 

One fine day
Johnson ended his day with a bogey free seven-under 65, equaling his best ever start in a Major, while Spieth after reaching six-under at 11th, finished at five-under with seven birdies and two bogeys.