Dan Brown and Sungjae Im share early lead at British Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:42 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
At the British Open in Southport, England, Dan Brown shot a 4-under 66 to tie for the early lead with Sungjae Im. Brown's performance included seven birdies, while Im managed to break 70 for the first time in six Open appearances. Brown's history at the tournament includes a top-10 finish in 2024. Im recently returned from a wrist injury and received swing advice from caddie Will Wilcox, which proved effective in the opening round. Both players aim to maintain momentum as the tournament progresses.
- •Dan Brown leads with a score of 4-under 66.
- •Sungjae Im ties for the lead after breaking 70.
- •Brown scored seven birdies during his round.
- •Im is recovering from a wrist injury sustained earlier this season.
- •Both players are looking to improve their positions in the tournament.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Brown still smoking, Sungjae Im gets caddie: Both share early British Open lead
"Golfer Dan Brown's smoking habit and Sungjae Im's tip from his caddie help these two share the early British Open lead.
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