Davis Love (69): “I feel like I’m in good shape and just excited to get off to a good start.”

Greg Norman (69): “I’m very happy with the round. I worked hard. I was very relaxed and I putted well. I could see the shots I wanted to hit. Considering this is my third golf tournament of the year, I felt comfortable and satisfied.”

Fredrik Jacobson (70): “I scrambled round the greens very well, which I felt would be one of the most important things this week. I wouldn’t mind being the first Swedish golfer to win a major. That’s what I am trying for.”

Fred Couples (71): “I hit the ball solid. I didn’t hit it great. I felt like I could have been one or two under and I finished even. If the wind dies down it’s going to be a very mediocre score, I think. But if it stayed the same, I’d be thrilled to death.”

Tom Watson (71): "That was ugly at the finish and it leaves a bad taste. But I got what I deserved - I didn't drive the ball well."

Sandy Lyle (73): "I just hit a brick wall and couldn't make anything happen."

Tiger Woods (73): "You can shoot yourself right out of it but I tried to be as patient as possible. There were 17 more holes to get it back and I am pleased to have hung in there. I really grinded myself around."

Darren Clarke (75): "I've been struggling all week and it certainly didn't get any better. I hardly hit a good shot. I was just terrible."

Padraig Harrington (75): "If I was in the form of my life I would think I could come back from here, but I feel I am playing only average and three average days won't bring me back.

Ernie Els (78: "If I want to get back into the tournament I have to do something special," he added. Hopefully we can get a break on Friday morning. I have a lot of work to do, but if it stays like this, even par could win this tournament."

Justin Rose (79): "I tried to hang in there and finished birdie, par, par - but at that stage it's damage limitation. I have a mountain to climb, but I'm off at 8:20am on Friday and I have to hope it's a bit calmer."

Colin Montgomerie (retired): "I tripped over a step and fell nastily. I just hope it's not broken. I knew it was bad right away and after hitting only about five shots on the practice range I was about to say forget it. I couldn't hit it properly at all. My coach wanted me to pull out, but because it's the Open and because of my competitive nature I wanted to give it a go."