Daniel Brown makes late birdies for a 1-shot lead over Shane Lowry in wind-challenged British Open
Daniel Brown delivered the biggest surprise of them all at the British Open
By DOUG FERGUSON
Published - Jul 19, 2024, 03:46 AM ET
Last Updated - Jul 19, 2024, 03:46 AM EDT
TROON, Scotland (AP) — The wind caught just about everyone off guard Thursday in the British Open. It came from the opposite direction off the Irish Sea, accompanied by occasional rain, and made Royal Troon a tougher test than anyone was expecting.
Turns out that wasn't even the biggest surprise.
Daniel Brown made his major championship debut a memorable one. He birdied two of the last three holes for a 6-under 65, giving him a one-shot lead over Shane Lowry with just enough spectators left in the Scottish twilight to celebrate his amazing day.
It was getting too dark to take a photo of his name atop the leaderboard, and that doesn't interest the 29-year-old from England, anyway.
