PHOTO: John Daly and his colorful pants in contention at the Open Championship

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John Daly is giving golf fans more reason to watch him than just his outfit.

Wearing another colorful pair of his Loudmouth pants, the 49-year-old Daly has made a move up the leaderboard shooting 3-under on the front nine to put himself within striking distance 20 years after his Open Championship win at St. Andrews in 1995.

Rovell also tweeted that the wild design was being sold by Loudmouth in pants, shorts, and skirts.

Daly is playing in one the most intriguing groupings for the opening rounds, alongside Miguel Angel Jimenez and Jason Dufner – who, if anything else, should set a record for "most tobacco used at a major." Twitter was quite excited for the threesome days before the tournament.

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The Open Championship: Everything you need to know heading into Friday

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After Round 1 of the 144th Open Championship, Dustin Johnson is the sole leader after shooting a 7-under 65 on Thursday while six players sit just one stroke behind, including Jason Day and Zach Johnson.

Thursday Storylines

Round 1 Must-See Moments

Notable Friday Tee Times

(All times ET)
4:11 a.m. - Adam Scott, Martin Kaymer, Jimmy Walker
4:33 a.m. - Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson, Matt Kuchar
8:34 a.m. - Tom Watson, Ernie Els, Brandt Snedeker
9:01 a.m. - Bubba Watson, Ian Poulter, Charl Schwartzel
9:12 a.m. - Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed
9:34 a.m. - Jordan Spieth, Hideki Matsuyama, Dustin Johnson
9:56 a.m. - Jason Day, Tiger Woods, Louis Oosthuizen

Further Reading

  • 2015 British Open: Dustin Johnson cards 65, takes early lead - CBS Sports

  • 'Tough to see your idol struggle': Jason Day on Tiger Woods' first-round struggles - Yahoo

  • It took two holes to realize this isn't Tiger Woods' week at the Old Course: Woods with three bogeys in first five holes - Golf Digest

  • Spieth on Round 1 chatter with DJ at 2015 Open Champ (Video) - PGA.com

  • Day's feeling fine, game in great shape after opening 66 following vertigo episode at U.S. Open - Golf Channel

Updated Betting Odds

Player Odds
Dustin Johnson 11-4
Jordan Spieth 7-2
Jason Day 15-2
Louis Oosthuizen 12-1
Zach Johnson 12-1
Adam Scott 25-1
Justin Rose 25-1
Rickie Fowler 30-1
Phil Mickelson 40-1
Bubba Watson 85-1

via Superbook

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