Kelly struggles at start of Open

American Jerry Kelly slumped to four over par in the early stages of the 140th Open Championship today – but was still on course to better his previous trip to Sandwich.

When the Open was last staged at Royal St George’s in 2003, Kelly took 11 on the opening hole on his way to a first round of 86 before withdrawing, with Tiger Woods also running up a seven on the same hole in wet and windy conditions.