The Open round one - Mickelson and Westwood among early leaders
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Leaders: N Hojgaard -2 (13) JS Olesen -2 (10), Mickelson -2 (9),
Li -2 (7), Westwood -2 (6), Fitzpatrick -2 (2)
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Two-time winner Padraig Harrington (Ire) hits first tee shot
Defending champion Xander Schauffele (US) out with Jon Rahm (Sp) and JJ Spaun (US)
World number one Scottie Scheffler (US) alongside Shane Lowry (Ire) and Collin Morikawa (US)
Rory McIlroy (NI) plays with Tommy Fleetwood (Eng) and Justin Thomas (US) at 15:10
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The Open round one - Mickelson and Westwood among early leaders
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