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Round 1 of the British Open

Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot during a practice round ahead of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake
Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, northern England July 15, 2014. REUTERS/Phil Noble (Reuters)

Rory McIlroy grabbed the lead after the first round of the 2014 British Open at Royal Liverpool. Here is the first day in pictures.