Australian Golfers Struggle at The Open
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:03 am
Australian golfer Jason Day was frustrated on the first day of The Open.
In short:
Australian golfers did not do well at The Open.
Min Woo Lee did the best among the Australians, but he was five shots behind the leader.
What's next?
American Jackson Suber is leading after the first day.
Jason Day thought he could have done better, Min Woo Lee was happy with his effort, and Adam Scott had a tough birthday.
None of the Australian golfers played very well on the first day, even though 38 other players did better.
The Australian golfers were not out of the competition, but they did not play well.
Min Woo Lee, Lucas Herbert, and Cameron John all finished with the same score, five shots behind the leader.
Min Woo Lee said he was happy with his performance.
Min Woo Lee said he did not play great, but he was happy to finish with a good score.
Lucas Herbert came back from a bad start to finish with a good score, but Cameron Smith did not do well.
Jason Day said he could have done better if he had putted better.
Jason Day said he missed some easy shots and putts.
Jason Day thought he should have done better, but he was happy with his game.
Adam Scott had a bad birthday, missing a short putt at the end of his round.
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