Lane admits to Open nerves
Veteran Barry Lane admitted to first-tee nerves after having the honour of starting the Open at Royal Lytham.
The 52-year-old is playing in his 15th championship but he had never been first man out before.
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LIMITED OFFERVeteran Barry Lane admitted to first-tee nerves after having the honour of starting the Open at Royal Lytham.
The 52-year-old is playing in his 15th championship but he had never been first man out before.
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