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Golf Fitzpatrick impresses with opening round of 67 at The Open

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July 18, 2025

FORMER US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick’s form continued its upward trend after a four-under-par 67 gave him a share of the lead on the first day of The Open at Royal Portrush.

- Carl MARKHAM Press Association

Golf Fitzpatrick impresses with opening round of 67 at The Open

Fitzpatrick was eighth in May's US PGA Championship, but that was a high point in an otherwise disappointing season until back-to-back top-10 finishes in his last two events pointed towards an upturn.

That timing was impeccable as he got off to a flying start with a 22-foot eagle putt at the second hole, although he immediately bogeyed the next.

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