Nervous Alex Maguire proud and content with opening round at The Open

“Definitely the most nervous I've ever been in my whole life,” Maguire admitted

Republic of Ireland's Alex Maguire tees off the 5th during day one of The Open at the Royal Liverpool, Wirral. Picture  Richard Sellers/PA Wire. 

Alex Maguire may have his work cut out in pursuit of fellow amateur and early Open Championship leader Christo Lamprecht but the Irish international can be satisfied with his opening round at Royal Liverpool on Thursday.

St Andrews Links Trophy winner Maguire, 22, was “sorta” happy following his one-over-par 72 on the first morning of the 151st Open having overcome some pre-round jitters ahead of his major championship debut.