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July 16, 2014 - 8:39 pm EDT 11 years ago

Inside The Ropes: Players Photos & Reactions From Royal Liverpool

The 143rd Open Championship is underway at The Royal Liverpool. The first round has begun and some great golf is being played. Here’s an inside-the-ropes look at all the players’ photos and reactions:

Friday:

That was a really poor performance this week. Simply no excuses, body & wrist felt fine. Simply didn’t hit the shots nor the putts. End of..

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) July 18, 2014

The real @The_Open showed up today!Much tougher conditions & something that I would never forget.Holed out for eagle on the 2nd like in 2006

— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 18, 2014

Pumped to make the cut @The_Open Batting 1.000 in majors for my career!!

— Billy Hurley III (@BillyHurley3) July 18, 2014

Played nicely today and almost got it going…2 good shots to 18 and a good 4 makes dinner taste better! Need a good weekend. #TheOpen

— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) July 18, 2014

Drinking some @StellaArtois as I’m watching the @The_Open. pic.twitter.com/z4roPbSq3w

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 18, 2014

Afternoon relaxing on the sofa watching the @the_open with my good friend @matt9dawson http://t.co/FLPdRnZAND

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 18, 2014

Now that is what I call wrong side of the draw 🙁 need a good moving day tomorrow! #TheOpen

— Martin Kaymer (@MKaymer59) July 18, 2014

I wouldn’t have minded playing the golf course I’m watching on tv right now. #luckofthedraw

— Graham DeLaet (@GrahamDeLaet) July 18, 2014

The difference between early/late and late/early times this week @The_Open is about 4 to 5 shots. Way the draw goes sometimes!

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 18, 2014

Wish I could have had this wave! #theflagshavestoppedmoving

— D.A. Points (@DAPoints) July 18, 2014

Happy to have survived the bad end of the draw in my first British. Hopefully a few more putts will drop for me this weekend

— Chris Kirk (@Chris_Kirk_) July 18, 2014

Need the wind to keep blowing like this morning if I going to make this cut! @TheOpenJP #blowwindblow #+4

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 18, 2014

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 18, 2014

Foley making sure all good before teeing off this AM. #WindBattered http://t.co/eWdJz23m0S

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 18, 2014

Had a blast @The_Open spent a little too much time in the hay but gave it my best shot. Great course and great fans!!!

— Scott Stallings (@stallingsgolf) July 18, 2014

Ha!!RT @MattMBoris: Nothing like waking up to a 69 from @DAPoints #ThatsWhatSheSaid #BritishOpen

— D.A. Points (@DAPoints) July 18, 2014

I tee off in the second round of The Open Championship at 14:49 with Matt Kuchar and Graeme McDowell. Full tee… http://t.co/gbFclk7cxj

— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) July 18, 2014

Day 2 out here looking to be more challenging with the wind. Gotta be low and straight all day today

— Jordan Spieth (@JordanSpieth) July 18, 2014

2nd round hole locations @The_Open #FireItUp pic.twitter.com/X3pV6HMUNV

— Billy Hurley III (@BillyHurley3) July 18, 2014

Strong breeze out there this morning…course will be playing tough. Might be a low ball flight day! #TheOpen

— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) July 18, 2014

Thursday:

Really tough day today. Just spoke to the gentleman I hit on the 1st and happily he’s fine. Got him some tickets @The_Open this weekend.

— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) July 17, 2014

Nice pre round chat with garyplayer. He said to stay patient. Good advice after an average opener today. http://t.co/hQGZDjUBnD

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 17, 2014

And the sun goes down on Thursday at the open. http://t.co/sZEzqp5yt0

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 17, 2014

Game #2 @The_Open tomorrow. 6:36 GMT off the box. Favorable exchange rate for @camptwinlakes this week! 100£ per birdie from @SilverStoneGrp

— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) July 17, 2014

On this day in 2005, Jack Nicklaus played his last round of competitive golf, which fittingly took… http://t.co/gI1YbUW6ff

— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) July 17, 2014

Great day at The Open. Best part, being announced by the legendary Ivor Robson!! #silkyvoice #TheOpen #Hoylake2014 #RBCHearn

— David Hearn (@HearnDavid) July 17, 2014

22 hrs of travel, 10 hrs of waiting & all I have to show for it is a #selfie #worthit RT @benbrowngolf: Me w Ben/Joel pic.twitter.com/Gs5YDnworw

— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) July 17, 2014

I didn’t get in to @The_Open but don’t regret the trip. This is a special tournament. Didn’t want to miss the opportunity if presented.

— Ben Crane (@bencranegolf) July 17, 2014

Difficult to get a nicer day to play golf than today and if you manage to play well, even better!! Let’s keep it going!

— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 17, 2014

I finished the first round of The Open Championship on 70 (-2) Full leaderboard: http://t.co/JqPJTeIFHx http://t.co/3XVFkAWIHO

— Louis Oosthuizen (@Louis57TM) July 17, 2014

Tough start but battled back well today. The golf course is immaculate. Need some proper links weather though!! #blowhard

— Darren Clarke (@DarrenClarke60) July 17, 2014

Let's do this! #theOpenChampionship

— D.A. Points (@DAPoints) July 17, 2014

The first round of my very first major falls on my anniversary. Going to be a great day. It has been an amazing four years with @amghadley!

— Chesson Hadley (@chadleyprogolf) July 17, 2014

Hey America, wake dat ass up this mornin, #TheOpen is on with all the pot bunkers and gorse and heather and what not...

— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) July 17, 2014

“@RobertLusetich: Photobombed at #TheOpen by @Streels54 pic.twitter.com/SzZxnYiM5b” Couldn't resist

— Kevin Streelman (@Streels54) July 17, 2014

Monday through Wednesday:

Prep done and excited for the challenge @The_Open brings this week. Course is pure. Weather will play its part. Thanks for the support guys!

— Graeme McDowell (@Graeme_McDowell) July 16, 2014

There are by far worse places to hang for a minute! #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/Cz03WfGLPG

— Martin Kaymer (@MKaymer59) July 16, 2014

So much to like about Hoylake and @The_Open atmosphere! Great layout and condition!! Hope the weather holds out... #OpenChampionship #GoDJ

— Dustin Johnson (@DJohnsonPGA) July 16, 2014

Chill evening, then off to bed. Early tee time tomorrow. I'm excited! #TheOpen #Golf

— Erik Compton (@ErikCompton3) July 16, 2014

Few pictures from my 9 holes with @lukedonald thanks also taylormadegolf tour rep @adrianrietveld for… http://t.co/BO0VdqlCGM

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 16, 2014

All ready for a great week @The_Open love it!! Let's hope for some nice weather so we can all enjoy it! pic.twitter.com/Tn6N5zTHLR

— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 16, 2014

Pic from back of the 18 green.. Martin having a good look at the green.. http://t.co/2hoNTKQ5vH

— Thorbjørn Olesen (@Thorbjornolesen) July 16, 2014

Great day ahead. @amghadley gets here in time for lunch. Afternoon nine with @bubbawatson and dinner to follow here at @The_Open

— Chesson Hadley (@chadleyprogolf) July 16, 2014

Range before nine holes with @lukedonald @the_open http://t.co/REGTubPe1f

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 16, 2014

My favorite major is about to start! Playing the 1st two rounds with @LukeDonald & @RickieFowlerPGA. Should be great! Course looks amazing!!

— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) July 15, 2014

Lovely evening in Hoylake. pic.twitter.com/t4A8ZtG6TS

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 15, 2014

Super excited to get in The Open! And as fate has it, I am playing with Sir Nick, so I will get to play & have drinks w/royalty!! #RBCHearn

— David Hearn (@HearnDavid) July 15, 2014

Just a good ol Hoylake sunset @ Hoylake Beach http://t.co/kWsGKXyrfU

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) July 15, 2014

The golf course is pure! Looking forward to a great week at #RoyalLiverpool #theOpenChampionship

— D.A. Points (@DAPoints) July 15, 2014

Look at what I get to walk up to on 18 this week at the @TheOpenJP... #blessed pic.twitter.com/MpQP19Geo0

— Shawn Stefani (@ShawnStefani1) July 15, 2014

Few pictures from today @the_open #TaylorMadetourtruck #Media #Range #Practiceround http://t.co/JSPNuxosfx

— Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) July 15, 2014

And I didn't even have to pay the twilight rate! pic.twitter.com/GG8wMo8i6y

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 15, 2014

Oh no! Billy's signing autographs! pic.twitter.com/uiJ1D0hORp

— Lee Westwood (@WestwoodLee) July 15, 2014

@lukedonald #cheerio http://t.co/o1sYscl8Qf

— Keegan Bradley (@Keegan_Bradley) July 15, 2014

Beautiful day at #TheOpen #Major . Here is the view on 11.. not much that beats links golf 🙂 http://t.co/TSnI705rt0

— Thorbjørn Olesen (@Thorbjornolesen) July 15, 2014

Beautiful day at Hoylake. Perfect actually. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/D5BVKO0GWK

— Roberto Castro (@cicioCASTRO) July 15, 2014

At Hoylake W/ my coach Charlie, and caddie Victor. These guys are the best!! #TheOpen #Golf pic.twitter.com/QLKd6GaZhY

— Erik Compton (@ErikCompton3) July 15, 2014

Solid Tuesday morning with the boys @BrandtSnedeker @JimmyWalkerPGA, Butch, me, and Phil #TeamHarmon #TheOpenChamp pic.twitter.com/8lKJaDyPxC

— Rickie Fowler (@RickieFowlerPGA) July 15, 2014