Damp conditions greet Open starters

Damp, overcast conditions greeted the early starters in the opening round of the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale today.

Damp conditions greet Open starters
Thu, 17 Jul, 2008 - 08:18

Damp, overcast conditions greeted the early starters in the opening round of the 137th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale today.

Heavy rain had stopped by the time Australian Craig Parry struck the first shot at 6.30am, with England’s Peter Appleyard set to be the last man to start his round almost 10 hours later.

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