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Lingmerth makes storming start to Open

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David Lingmerth, pictured earlier in the month, made an astounding start to the British Open at St Andrews by birdieing the first four holes (AFP Photo/Darren Carroll)

St Andrews (United Kingdom) (AFP) - David Lingmerth made an astounding start to the British Open at St Andrews on Thursday by birdieing the first four holes.

It was clear early on that the conditions were perfect for low-scoring out on the Old Course and the 27-year-old Flordia-based Swede, who won The Memorial this year, shot out of the blocks playing in the fourth group of the day.