Shubhankar Sharma Struggles as Matthew Jordan Shines at Alfred Dunhill Links

At the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Shubhankar Sharma carded a 4-under 68, initially impressive with four birdies in his first five holes. However, he faded, ending T-76 after the opening round. As Sharma continues consecutive missed cuts this year, he looks to improve in upcoming rounds.

Matthew Jordan excelled, firing an eye-catching 63 at St Andrews' Old Course, sharing the first-round lead with Darius van Driel and Ryan Brehm. Jordan's performance included a striking series of birdies and eagles on the front nine, though he narrowly missed tying the course record.

Ryan Brehm and Darius van Driel also concluded with outstanding 63s, placing them in a shared lead. Several contenders, including Dustin Johnson, also had strong starts in favorable conditions, setting the stage for an exciting tournament week.

(With inputs from agencies.)