Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy both struggled in the first round of the British Open at Royal Troon, with DeChambeau shooting 76 and McIlroy 78. They faced difficult conditions, including strong winds, which significantly impacted their performances. DeChambeau made an eagle on the 16th hole to partially recover, while McIlroy's round was marred by double bogeys and a shot that went out of bounds. Both golfers are in jeopardy of missing the cut. Despite recent tensions following McIlroy's abrupt exit and failure to congratulate DeChambeau at the U.S. Open, they spoke and reconciled at Royal Troon. Both players expressed respect for each other and looked forward to competing in the tournament.