The Senior Open has teed off at Carnoustie, with golf fans descending on the Angus course.
Spectators arrived at Carnoustie Links on Thursday to watch some of the iconic names of the sport in competition.
Former winners, including Darren Clarke, Gary Player and Miguel Angel Jimenez, are all taking part.
Vijay Singh, Colin Montgomerie and Paul Lawrie, who won The Open at Carnoustie 25 years ago, are also participating.
The tournament runs until Sunday, with thousands of fans expected to cheer on their heroes.
Our photographer Kim Cessford was at Carnoustie to capture the best crowd pictures from the opening day.
Golf fans surround the 1st tee.
The tournament underway.
Miguel Angel Jimenez putting on the 14th.
Fans watching the tournament.
Catching all the action live!
Padraig Harrington on the 14th green.
The 18th grandstand.
Michael Jonson tees off.
Golf fans surround the 1st tee.
Paul Stankowski tees off.
Fans appreciate Colin Montgomerie’s tee shot on the 18th.
Fans watching their heroes.
Padraig Harrington on the 15th tee.
Miguel Angel Jimenez on the 15th tee.
Jean Van De Velde plays out of a bunker
Wesley Short
Neil Rowlands holes a long putt – celebrates with his caddy
The match between Bradley Dredge, Jarmo Sandelin and Mark Hensby
Feeling the excitement from the crowd at Carnoustie for the Seniors Open!
Thomas Gogele putting
The audience enjoyed the event
Carnoustie comes alive with fans at the Seniors Open!
Golf fans following the play
