We’re not to the point of changing the team flag to red, white and orange, but you’d be safe to argue that at this point in the proceedings, the American team at the biennial Ryder Cup could have a fresh-faced leader in Rickie Fowler.

UNFORTUNATELY, Tiger Woods played with caution. That is why one day into the 138th Open Championship, the world’s greatest player is hard to find, buried well down the leaderboard.