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British Open: Gunslinging McIlroy and Woods steal Hoylake show

As the mercury rose, Woods responded with a scorching back nine containing five birdies in six holes to card an ominous three-under par 69.

British Open: Lahiri struggles at Hoylake, finishes with first round 75

Anirban Lahiri stumbled to a couple of late bogeys to return a disappointing three-over 75 on the opening day of the Open Championships here today.

2014 British Open: All eyes on Tiger Woods as Howell gets things started

Among the morning starters at the Open was Tiger Woods who has just returned from back surgery.