Jerry Kelly starts the tournament with the opening drive
Rory McIlroy arrives on the back of a buggy in the players area
One of the big screens at Royal St Georges
Franny McGuirk chats with his caddy
Thomas Bjorn was the early clubhouse leader
The second tee at Royal St Georges
Rory McIlroy in the rough on the first
Angel Cabrera at the seventh
Andy Smith with his caddy
The crowds gather to watch Rory McIlroy arrive on the third
Ernie Els drives off from the fourth
Rory McIlroy drives off from the fourth
The 140th Open Championship got underway at Royal St George's on Thursday morning.
Above are a selection of Barry Goodwin's pictures from Sandwich.