There’s old faithful and then there’s really old faithful. At Royal Portrush G.C., Robert MacIntyre is challenging to become Champion Golfer of the Year with a club in the bag that dates back to 2014—or when MacIntyre was a mere teenager.

There is a five-way tie for the lead after the first round of the 153rd Open Championship with Jacob Skov Olesen, Haotong Li, Matt Fitzpatrick, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Harris English shooting 4-under 67 Thursday at Royal Portrush. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler (68) is one back with home favorite Rory McIlroy (70) three off the pace.

Follow live text updates and radio commentary of the 153rd Open Championship from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

Here is how the R&A establishes the 36-hole cutline at the Open Championship and how it could impact a few marquee players as they compete on Friday at Royal Portrush

It’s like you’re telling stories over a beer, reflecting on the day at the pub. There’s an intimacy and loyalty."

Golf nourishes itself with low-hanging narratives, those saccharine, feel-good tales about lives redeemed or neighborhoods rejuvenated thanks to the royal and ancient game.

Rory McIlroy’s roller-coaster Open continues into second round at Royal Portrush - The Northern Irishman had two birdies and two bogeys in his front nine.

Scottie Scheffler successfully navigated the adverse weather conditions to post an excellent first round at the Open Championship.