Russell quick out of the blocks

Raymond Russell served up a quick reminder of his unique European Tour record when the Daily Telegraph Damovo British Masters began at the Forest of Arden today.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003 - 10:51

Raymond Russell served up a quick reminder of his unique European Tour record when the Daily Telegraph Damovo British Masters began at the Forest of Arden today.

In the same event on the same course in 1997 the 30-year-old Scot started with eight successive birdies.

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