# Golf: South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout is among a five-way tie for a one-shot lead following an opening round four-under 67 of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. He is joined in the lead by England’s Matt Fitzpatrick, American Harris English, Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen and China’s Haotong Li. World number one American Scottie Scheffler is one shot behind alongside English duo Matthew Jordan and Tyrrell Hatton. Rory McIlroy is three shots back as he chases a historic victory on home soil.
Golf: Five players share the early lead at The Open, including SA’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout