Bogey for Bjorn at nine, he's out in 33. Birdies for American DA Points at two, four and five, he's now two under and lowest on the course. Kevin Stadler, who won his first PGA Tour title recently at his 239th attempt, has had a decent week, he's -1 for the week through four.

Tom Watson birdies 16 and he's now three under for the day and two over for the tournament, the old fella is nothing short of a marvel. Another birdie for Thomas Bjorn at eight, the Dane moves to two under, best on course.

I'm sure I'm not the only one but I do find some of the coverage of Tiger Woods rather baffling. Yep, he's having a bit of a rough few days but he's only just back from injury and he won five times last year, when he last had any kind of fitness. Had Phil Mickelson missed the cut this week people would have just put it down to one of those things, a rusty Woods makes the cut and people are picking him apart under their microscopes. Anyway...

Rob Hodgetts
BBC Sport at Hoylake

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"Been chatting to renowned golf photographer David Cannon of Getty Images about his iconic picture of Seve Ballesteros winning the Open at St Andrews in 1984.

"That, to me, sums up the Open Championship and his career in one image," said Cannon, now on his 32nd Open as an official snapper. "I was pretty young, it was only my third Open, and Seve had always been my hero. I knew that putt could be a great moment, so I threw away half a roll of film - about 15 frames - and put in a fresh roll.

"When it dropped there was a massive fist pump and then he turned around to where I was sitting. I was just lucky to be in the right spot, and he punched the air for a number of seconds. I looked at the other photographers and knew they'd run out of film before he punched the air.

"He made it a tattoo on his arm. That must be the highest honour, to have your picture turned into a tattoo on the subject's arm. That's pretty amazing."

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Laser show from Luke Donald at the moment, right at the pin at six. Zach going with five iron from 205 yards, short, choppy swing but that's another goodun. They're tearing round at the moment, the first pair took about three hours to complete their rounds, which is good to see.

Donald with a 12-footer for eagle and, having read Zach Johnson's line, he over-compensates. Cabrera pulls out a plum from the rough at the first. Looks like a hotty at Hoylake, T-shirts all-round and a heat haze shimmering behind Tiger as he lets one fly at 12.

Luke Donald pulls out an early contender for shot of the day, a magnificent three wood into the fifth. Remarkably, playing partner Zach Johnson gets inside it. Mickelson covers the flag with his second at the first, Zach Johnson leaks his eagle putt right at five.

Two 71s are in, Hoffmann and Hurley of the United States, the latter with the clubhouse lead on +4. Dufner has picked up four shots in three holes, he's just eagled 10 to get to -1 for the week. Mickelson taking iron at the first and he fizzes one down there, Cabrera pulls out the big fella and tugs his tee shot left.

Richard Ottaway:, external Big day for the Ryder Cup, Gallacher and McDowell can both enter the qualifying spots with good rounds today.

Steve:, external Looking forward to a great day of Open golf hoping Justin Rose has a good day and Rory carries on and wins.

Paolo Brand:, external If anyone can beat the legendary Greg Norman's 1993 iconic record 267 at Royal St George's, I hope it's Rory. He needs 66.

Tiger Woods is one over through 10, he picked up birdies at one and nine but also a double at seven - he just can't keep those big numbers off his cards of late. Cabrera waddles onto the first tee as if he's not quite sure where he is, the Argentine is playing with defending champion Phil Mickelson today. Here's an opening nine for you from Japan's Koumei Oda - five birdies and a triple at three, out in 33.

Sir Nick Faldo
Six-time major champion on BBC TV

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"Three years ago Sergio threw out 'I'm never going to win a major'. He wanted a hug. You just don't say things like that. Sergio gets tight, he'll push one and pull one, he's had a few opportunities.

"There are some who won't win a major because of physical things, some will struggle with the technical aspect or even mentally. For me, his is the technical problem. The big plane in his back-swing. I believe it has cost him all the way back to Carnoustie."

Garcia finished second to Padraig Harrington at Carnoustie in 2007.

Many thanks Andy, this is Ben Dirs for the next couple of hours. Nobody in the clubhouse yet but there are some good and bad rounds being put together. Five-time champion Tom Watson is two under through 13 and went out in 33. US Open champion Martin Kaymer, on the other hand, is five over through five after three bogeys and a double. No movement at the top of the leaderboard, although Denmark's Thomas Bjorn is into the red after birdies at four and five.

BBC One's coverage of the Open is just getting under way and with that, time for a break for me and I'll leave you in the company of Ben Dirs. Enjoy.

Don't forget you can view the coverage by clicking on the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page.

Frank Nobilo
Former European Tour golfer on BBC TV

"There are some tough flags today but players will have to shoot 65 to have a chance of catching McIlroy. It's possible but tough. Post a score and you're not sure what will happen, but they will need to do something special."

McIlroy tees off at 14:40 and currently has a six-shot lead.

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Tommy Morris Junior is the youngest ever winner of The Open when he won in 1868, aged 17 years 5 months 3 days. Willie Auchterlonie's victory in 1893, aged 21, makes him the second youngest victor while Seve Ballesteros is the third youngest champion, winning at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 1979 aged 22.

Anything you can do......... Woods's American compatriot Jason Dufner sinks a lengthy putt on nine to make his own birdie. One under for the round and +1 overall. Luke Donald (+2) drops a shot on two.

The old Tiger Woods right there. Putts up the swell from off the green and back down into the hole on nine for birdie. He may be four over but that shot got a huge roar from the crowds.

Chris Brown:, external Fleet half marathon, early 90's, led for first 1.5 miles. Exploded spectacularly, overtaken by an ostrich at 12 miles.

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Tiger Woods's shoulders drop as he misses a birdie putt on eight. The former world number one suffered a double bogey on seven, following a dropped shot on two. That birdie on the first must seem a long time ago now. Five over for the championship.