The Open Championship 2013 Leaderboard: How to See Live Updates of Day 1 Results

The fast-paced action of the 2013 Open Championship is upon us, and where the top players sit on the leaderboard on Day 1 is the talk of the golf world.

Here is all the must-know information for fans of the sport trying to find the latest updates on the Day 1 leaderboard.

Where: Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland

When: Thursday, July 18

Watch: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

Biggest Storylines to Watch on Day 1

Phil Mickelson’s Chance to Shine

There is no player performing better right now on tour than American Phil Mickelson. With a great chance to carry his momentum into this event and start the Open Championship off with a stellar round, look for the left-handed star to flourish under the course conditions.

Mickelson proved at the Merion Gold Club during the U.S. Open that he could handle the adverse weather and tough courses like Muirfield, and his impressive 17-under-par victory at last week’s Scottish Open only fed his fire.

Despite never winning a British Open in his career—his first career links win came just one week ago at the Scottish Open—2013 has been set up for Lefty to shock the world and walk out of Scotland with the Claret Jug.

Day 1 is Mickelson's time to shine.

Rory McIlroy’s Chance at Redemption

As one of the best European players on the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy’s trip to Muirfield could be a blessing for his less-than-stellar season thus far.

Look for his familiarity with the links setup to help him keep focused on the task at hand.

McIlroy is also dealing with plenty of off-the-course drama, as former British Open champion Nick Faldo called out the Irish star for his lack of focus, per Paul Newberry via US News. The young player defended himself well, though.

Add that to the fact that he hasn’t won in 2013 and only finished in the top 10 four times this year, and the stage has been set for McIlroy to prove the doubters wrong.

A great opening round would set the tone for a monumental performance.

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