TROON, Scotland – The drama of their duel at Pinehurst seemed a long way away on Thursday on the West Coast of Scotland, where U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and tough-luck runner-up Rory McIlroy pretty much played their way out of contention in the opening round of the British Open.
Royal Troon turned nasty on Thursday and both players struggled to adjust to the conditions and a different wind direction, combining for one birdie and an eagle between them and shooting a collective 12 over par.
