Kevin Markham's Open diary: Spieth sizzles and Harman hurries as Tommy gains higher power

United States' Brian Harman, right, reacts to his drive on then 12th tee watched by Canada's Mackenzie Hughes. Picture: AP Photo/Peter Morrison

Fast starter

Brian Harman birdied his first three holes with big putts covering some 70 feet in total. He was -5 by the time he reached the 8th which included one of the shots of the day: a 150 yard blind approach on the 5th hole, which finished two feet from the hole.