Tommy Fleetwood starts his final round at The Open with a dramatic shot at Birkdale, firing up the home crowd. Multiple outlets report that the golfer delivers an impressive opening birdie by sinking a 73-foot putt on the first hole. The birdie sets the tone for his round as he plays under the attention of local supporters. Both reports describe the same key moment: Fleetwood’s long-distance conversion immediately after tee-off, highlighting the contrast between the length of the putt and the early success it brings. The coverage is focused on the shot itself and its impact on the atmosphere, rather than detailing the rest of his round. No additional standings or wider leaderboard changes are provided in the supplied excerpts, but the consistent theme across sources is that Fleetwood’s opening putt is a standout performance at the start of his final-round bid at The Open from Birkdale.