Even after three-over round, Hendry still a winner at The Open

“It was incredible. Words can't really describe how grateful I am, not only to the R&A, but to all of the doctors and nurses who have helped me over the last 12 months."

Sweden's Vincent Norrman (right) and New Zealand's Michael Hendry during day one of The Open at Royal Troon. Picture: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Hendry achieves Open goal 12 months after cancer scare 

So much golf still to play but Michael Hendry was an early winner on Thursday despite a three-over par 74 in round one.