Thursday 19 July 2018 21:49, UK
Monster eagles, massive approaches and a hole-out birdie feature in the shots of the day from an eventful opening round at The 147th Open.
Kevin Kisner fired a five-under 66 at Carnoustie to grab a one-shot lead over Erik van Rooyen and Tony Finau, with Matthew Southgate three off the pace after nailing two eagle putts in calm conditions on Thursday.
Webb Simpson and Kevin Chappell were among the players to take advantage of the reachable par-five 14th, where Louis Oosthuizen also nailed an impressive effort, while Kiradech Aphibarnrat got the crowds cheering with an attacking wedge shot on his penultimate hole.
Four-time major champion Rory McIlroy produced a string of impressive efforts on his way to an opening-round 69, while Tiger Woods also shone in his first Open appearance since 2015.
Click on the video above to watch Thursday's top shots!
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