KALISPELL — From Montana to Northern Ireland, Libby native Ryggs Johnston was the first man from the state to compete in an Open Championship, doing so at the 153rd edition July 17-20 at Royal Portrush.

But Johnston wasn't the only Montanan there. Joining him was a support team made up of a tight circle of friends and family, including his caddie Jonny Cielak, who grew up with Johnston in Libby.

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“The environment was crazy with the fans to the players, I mean, everything was just such a uniquely awesome experience,” Cielak said. “I still think about it. I'm still kind of coming down off just being there, and (Johnston) making the cut was just the cherry on the top.”

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