The Open: Erik Van Rooyen Forced Out Of Landmark Major On Morning

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During the Old Course tournament, we have already seen two withdrawals, one from Justin Rose and the other from Erik van Rooyen, the former World No. 1.

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Rose pulled out of Game 10 last minute along with Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood, his former Ryder Cup teammates.

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The 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews has been canceled by Erik van Rooyen and Justin Rose.

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He appeared extremely uncomfortable in footage taken at the range. He is suffering from a back injury, according to reliable sources.

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The Old Course's famous pot bunkers presented Rose with an interesting challenge earlier in the week

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There's no doubt that those waiting as alternates will be chomping at the bit to get out there if a player withdraws.

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First alternate Alex Noren, of Sweden, left earlier this week for the Barracuda Championship in the United States.

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The position of Rose has been filled by Rikuya Hoshino. With van Rooyen withdrawing, England's Aaron Rai will have a chance to win the major.

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As expected, the morning wave of the 150th Open Championship provided good scoring.

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Amateur Barclay Brown recorded an opening round of 4-under par 68 after tackling the hole like a bucket.

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Through 11 holes, American Ameron Young finished at 6-under par. The majors have also started well for Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.

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Using an iron, he almost missed the fairway at the first hole with a snap-hook tee shot. In the ninth hole, he holed an eagle putt.