Rain greets openers at Carnoustie

Miserable conditions today greeted the early starters in the first round of the 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Rain greets openers at Carnoustie

Miserable conditions today greeted the early starters in the first round of the 136th Open Championship at Carnoustie.

American Joe Durant struck the first shot of the day at 6.30am in front of a handful of spectators huddled under umbrellas as the predicted rain fell.

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