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Rory McIlroy recorded six birdies to take a one-shot lead after day one of the 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.
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Day one at the 143rd Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool saw a welcome return to form for Tiger Woods after a back problem.
Woods bogeyed the first two holes in an uncertain start.
But once the 14-time major winner got going he showed signs of his glorious best - he sits three shots off the lead at three-under-par.
It wasn't such a good day for world number two Henrik Stenson, who showed his frustration after this mistake at the 17th - he sits on par.
While things were even worse for former winner Ernie Els, who scored a dismal seven-over-par 79.
One of the bigger surprises near the top of the leaderboard was amateur Ashley Chesters, who sits just four shots off the lead.
World number one Adam Scott is also in the hunt too - this eagle at the 5th helping him settle on three-under.
Second is Italy's Matteo Manassero - this birdie at 16 helped him to five-under for the day.
But one shot better off is clubhouse leader Rory McIlroy.
After a string of second round capitulations he'll be hoping for better luck on Friday.
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McIlroy leads after first round at Open
Friday, July 18 2014Category:Golf