{"id":15521796,"date":"2023-07-21T09:25:28","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golf.com\/?post_type=article&p=15521796"},"modified":"2023-07-21T09:25:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-21T13:25:34","slug":"locals-shine-jon-rahm-vents-inside-day-4-open","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/golf.com\/news\/locals-shine-jon-rahm-vents-inside-day-4-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Liverpool locals shine, Jon Rahm vents his frustration | Inside Day 4 at the Open Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome to GOLF.com\u2019s \u201cSeen & Heard<\/a>\u201d video series, where we\u2019ll endeavor to give you an inside look at golf\u2019s biggest events through the eyes and ears of our onsite crew. On deck this week: The 2023 Open Championship from Royal Liverpool Golf Club<\/a>. Let\u2019s go!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICYMI: John Lennon’s house and a round at West Lancashire | Inside Day 1 at the Open Championship<\/a>
ICYMI: Nick Faldo, Mike Tirico and an odd local rule | Inside Day 2 at the Open Championship<\/a>
ICYMI: The new \u2018Tiger\u2019, players\u2019 final prep and fan predictions | Inside Day 3 at the Open Championship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On Thursday at Royal Liverpool, the action finally began, and all the hype \u2014 especially for tournament favorite Rory McIlroy, who has expectations soaring after a rousing victory at last week’s Scottish Open \u2014 could finally be put to the test.<\/p>\n\n\n

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As always, multiple storylines abound. GOLF staffer James Colgan shared that he was looking for something surprising. Could it be Liverpool local Matthew Jordan? The young amateur posted an impressive round of two under on Thursday, while another local hero, Tommy Fleetwood, launched himself to the first page of the leaderboard with an opening five-under 66. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reigning Masters champ Jon Rahm is another favorite this week, grouped alongside McIlroy and Justin Rose. The star-studded trio was understandably in demand throughout their first round, followed by fans, cameras and mics aplenty. Rahm, who posted a first round of three-over 74, aired his frustration with the crowd during his post-round press conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rahm wasn't happy with the mics in his way at the Open. \ud83c\udfa4 pic.twitter.com\/uNrXWZY136<\/a><\/p>— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 20, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>