CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Through 14 holes, Jordan Spieth was challenging for the lead in the British Open and making it look easy.

Stuart FranklinKevin Kisner grabbed the early lead at the 147th British Open and it sounds like he has Jason Dufner to thank. Jason Dufner's face, that is.
Following his first-round 66 at Carnoustie, Kisner was asked about staying in a house with a crew of fellow players that includes Dufner. Turns out, the guys have been keeping busy by playing soccer in the backyard. And it appears that Dufner has been taking quite a beating in goal.
“I just try to smash Duf in the face,” Kisner told reporters. “He's all-the-time goalie.”
Why is Duf the “all-the-time goalie”?
“It's pretty cool to watch how athletic a lot of those guys are — except Duff, really.”
Dagger!
“No, I'm just kidding. Duff is athletic too.”
Kisner was also quite complimentary of Jordan Spieth's soccer skills. When asked if the three-time major champ “is quite good,” Kisner responded:
“Oh, yeah, absolutely. Until he sends it over the goal four houses over, and we've got to go knock on neighbors&#..

'In Celebration of Man' is kind of like a statue. And it stands for golf.
Yanni's description of his famed golf theme rings as true as ever on Thursday. After disappearing following the 2014 U.S. Open, it returned for NBC/Golf Channel's coverage of the 2016 Open Championship. And it remains as glorious as ever.
Here's how that year's broadcast started. Prepare to get chills:
As Dan Hicks notes, “In Celebration of Man” has been given a Scottish flair. But other than the addition of the bagpipes opening and a bit of the instrument added into a couple of other spots, ICOM remains pretty much unchanged. And that's a good thing. After all, how do you alter perfection? This is tantamount to adding a few brush strokes to a Picasso.
Also a good thing? It's nice to hear bagpipes playing something other than “Scotland the Brave” and “Amazing Grace” for once.
Enjoy the Open, everyone. And enjoy this triumphant theme.
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British Open 2018: The incredible story of Jhonattan Vegas, an expired visa, lost golf clubs and barely making his tee time at Carnoustie

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Jhonattan Vegas was forced to do plenty of scrambling before he even teed off in the British Open.

David CannonScotch. Scotch. Scotch. We love scotch….and, for that matter, golf. So to celebrate The Open’s return to the ancestral home of both, we decided to whip up the ultimate Open Championship drinking guide. Whether you’re looking for a noon-cap or a wake-up call (RIP West Coast golf fans), these 11 expressions are sure to become a part of your complete breakfast in no time.
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scottish Barley
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Miles to Carnoustie: 204.4
From Tom Watson to Darren Clarke, The Open has been the site of more than few swan songs over the years, so what better way to send off Bruichladdich’s Port Charlotte Scottish Barley than with a nice 6 a.m. dram. In September, the Islay whiskeymaker will replace their heavily peated icon with a new 10-year-old iteration, so now may be your last chance to enjoy this 40ppm heavyweight before it’s gone for good. Whatever you do, however, just remember to brush your teeth before the kids get up.
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Iceland's soccer team made a splash in the world cup and now Hatti Magnus talks to PodcastOne Sports Now about becoming the first in his country to play in a major championship in the British Open.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) Kevin Kisner took advantage of light winds and warm temperatures to shoot a 5-under 66 and take the early lead in the British Open, where defending champion Jordan Spieth was also in the mix on Thursday.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) The Latest on the British Open (all times local):