Although St. Andrews has had significantly greater gusts during its centuries-long history as a golfing destination, Young and McIlroy didn't have to deal with them as much in the morning. 

The Old Course held its own even with the humps, hills, and challenging pin placements. Rookie Cameron Young shoots

The 150th Open Championship was officially underway on Thursday, but Cameron Young, making his debut, took the lead over Rory McIlroy by two shots after shooting an 8-under 64.

"This Open is the most challenging one I've played. That's the only way I can properly explain it, according to McIlroy. 

 "OK, that fairway on the 18th hole at Carnoustie was like a runway. But with all the hills, undulations, and other obstacles around these greens, 

 I believe that as the competition goes on, your patience will occasionally be put to the test. Rookie Cameron Young shoots

The continual waiting is the greatest test of patience. The rounds were taking just over six hours by late afternoon.

 With so many golfers aiming for the greatest angles to close pins and playing to the left into other fairways

 With so many golfers aiming for the greatest angles to close pins and playing to the left into other fairways, they were forced to wait on the tee and on the fairway, which didn't help.

Scotland's ST. ANDREWS — Never was the Old Course faster. There has never been a slower game speed. Rookie Cameron Young shoots