The Open round review: Justin Thomas holds clubhouse lead at Royal Troon

Yes, Justin Thomas had a strong start at the Open Championship! He finished the first round at Royal Troon with a 3-under-par 68, which put him in the clubhouse lead [PGA TOUR].

 

 This is a redemption story for Thomas, who missed the cut at the Open last year. Conditions were tough with cold and rain, but 

 

Thomas showed a "burning desire" to make up for his previous performance [The 152nd Open]. It wasn't all smooth sailing though. Thomas overcame a double bogey-bogey start on the back nine to birdie the 17th and 18th holes to take the lead [PGA TOUR].