SCOREBOARD: Open Championship - Round 1
But who will be victorious after 72 holes at Hoylake?
Sport24 asked Sunshine Tour pro's Oliver Bekker and Justin Harding to nail their colours to the mast and decide who they are backing to lift the claret jug on Sunday afternoon.
@Sport24news @JustinHarding60 I like Scott or Rose, but Rory is playing great. Those are my 3 picks.
— Oliver Bekker (@TwisT1010) July 17, 2014
Not the worst picks by Bekker.
@Sport24news @TwisT1010 I'm taking a wild flyer and saying tiger! ????
— Justin Harding (@JustinHarding60) July 17, 2014
Harding went with pre-tournament favourite Tiger Woods to repeat his 2006 success at Royal Liverpool.
Harding also had a little dig at Bekker's picks.
@TwisT1010 @Sport24news dude. The #1 player in the world. The #1 current player in the world. And the leader!! Nice picks dude!
— Justin Harding (@JustinHarding60) July 17, 2014
Earlier, South African legend Gary Player weighed in with his opinion. Click here to see who the Black Knight is backing.
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