McDowell steadies nerves after tough Open start
Graeme McDowell endured a rough opening at Royal St George's with a double bogey and a poor lie but recovered to birdie four times on the back nine. Caddie Ken Combey helped him stay in the moment as benign conditions left him 2 under 68, tied for sixth, three back of the leader. McDowell praised perseverance and patience amid links golf pressure.
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Rory
Lewis becomes first amateur to lead Open in 43 years
The amateur Lewis shot 65 to lead The Open at Royal St George's, with Tom Watson praising the young golfer. Bjorn, Jimenez, Glover, and Simpson posted strong starts in windy conditions as the field battled fickle sea winds along the coast.
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Miguel Angel Jimenez
Lucas Glover
Webb Simpson
Martin Kaymer
Graeme McDowell
McIlroy Faulted by Early Open Round Lead in Britain
Rory McIlroy opened the British Open at Royal St George's in Sandwich six behind leaders Thomas Bjorn and English amateur Tom Lewis after an uneven start marked by a bogey filled first round. He praised even par as a solid start amid stiff breeze as Rickie Fowler drew the loudest cheers with a 75 foot putt.
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Rookie Stanley eyes British Open chance at Royal St Georges
PGA Tour rookie Kyle Stanley, previously top-10 drought breaker, shot 2-under 68 at Royal St George's in England to secure Open eligibility. He battles new links-style test after Clemson era, optimistic about seizing opportunity while Dustin Johnson ace lifts mood amid illness.
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