J.J. Spaun qualifies for the Open Championship for the first time in his career, starting on a challenging first hole at Royal Portrush. Padraig Harrington describes his doubts about the early tee shot and successfully makes a birdie. Shane Lowry, a previous winner, admits feeling uncomfortable at the first tee despite his experience. Rory McIlroy recalls hitting out of bounds in 2019 at the same hole, feeling significant tension as he approaches again with a heavy crowd watching.
Padraig Harrington mentioned his early alarm time of 4 a.m. to hit the first ball of the tournament at 6:35 a.m., expressing doubts about taking on the difficult opening shot.
Shane Lowry, a previous champion of the Open Championship, felt uncomfortable stepping up to the first tee, stating that the shot wasn't easy despite his past experience.
Rory McIlroy faced the first hole with high tension, recalling his challenging experience in 2019, where he hit out of bounds and incurred a quadruple-bogey 8.
As Rory McIlroy approached the first tee, the crowds were packed tightly, creating a palpable tension, broken by nervous cheers as he prepared for his shot.
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