British Open Round 1: Fowler, 4 others share lead at 4-under

British Open Round 1: Fowler, 4 others share lead at 4-under

12 years ago
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The young Rickie Fowler took the outright lead at the British Open after a birdie on 12, but wouldn't keep it for long as Sergio Garcia birdied 13.

A 32 on the front nine catapulted Fowler into a share of the lead at 3-under with 11 other golfers in the field before nailing his approach on 12 to set himself up for a tap-in birdie.

Fowler is the only player to finish in the top-5 of both majors this season (fifth at the Masters and second at the US Open).

Rory McIlroy (-4) and Hideki Matsuyama carded front nine 32's while Jordan Spieth made par on the front nine with a 35.

Brooks Koepka and Edoardo Molinari finished their rounds carding 68's joining the lead at 4-under.

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