Cameron Young shoots 67 amid fitness concerns at The Open Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Cameron Young began his Open Championship at Royal Birkdale with an opening round of 67, placing him within two shots of the lead. Young's performance comes despite his recent struggles with a wrist injury, which he claims is not affecting his play. After winning The Players and the Cadillac Championship this season, Young has faced challenges in maintaining consistent results, not finishing in the top 20 since the PGA Championship. He expressed optimism about his performance and the unique conditions of links golf. Young aims to build on this momentum as the tournament progresses.
- •Cameron Young shot a 67 on day one of The Open Championship.
- •He is within two shots of the lead after challenging conditions.
- •Young has a history of wrist issues but stated it currently doesn't affect his game.
- •He aims for improved consistency after winning two events this season.
- •Young seeks to leverage his performance as the championship continues.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cam Young provides update on his fitness after opening day of The Open Championship
"Cameron Young’s Open Championship got off to a far better start than many were expecting. The American has had the season of his life in 2026, winning The Players and the Cadillac Championship already, but his high-hitting play style wasn’t expected to translate to the UK links of Royal Birkdale.
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