Sandy Lyle, without a win for a decade, made a flying start to the 131st Open championship at Muirfield this morning.

Wolverhampton's Peter Baker today struck the first shot in the 131st Open championship at Muirfield, and became the first victim of the daunting opening hole.

Seve Ballesteros has fuelled speculation he may soon be retiring by withdrawing from next month’s Open championship at Muirfield.