Golf - The 151st Open Championship - Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, Britain - July 20, 2023 Australia's Cameron Smith in action during the first round REUTERS/Paul Childs
HOYLAKE (Reuters) - Reigning champion Cameron Smith is not hitting the panic button after beginning the defence of his Open title with a one-over round of 72 at Royal Liverpool on Thursday.
The Australian, who fired a majestic 64 to win the 150th Open at St Andrews last year, mixed four birdies with five bogeys in friendly scoring conditions.
