Dan Brown shares early lead at The Open with four-under 66

Dan Brown is tied for the early lead at The Open after shooting a four-under 66 at Royal Birkdale. Known for his unique habit of smoking during rounds, Brown surged to the top of the leaderboard, a position he first achieved on the opening day of The Open in 2024. With seven birdies and three bogeys, he aims to maintain his strong performance throughout the tournament. Sungjae Im is also sharing the clubhouse lead at this stage, while Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre follows close behind after finishing his round at three-under 67. Hot weather conditions have prompted fire hazard warnings on the course.