Daniel Brown claims 1-shot lead after opening round of British Open in his major debut
Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won't soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the British Open, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him.
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![England's Daniel Brown watches his iron shot during the opening round of the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland on Thursday. Brown leads after shooting a 6-under 65. A men's golfer watches his iron shot.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7268541.1721338501!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2161952597.jpg)
Daniel Brown had a major championship debut he won't soon forget. He birdied two of the last three holes Thursday in the British Open, giving him a 6-under 65 with just enough spectators still left in the twilight of Royal Troon to celebrate with him.