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Olesen takes early lead in Scottish Open golf

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Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen (pictured at Wentworth in May) hit a seven under par 63 at the Scottish …

Gullane (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen hit a seven under par 63 at the Scottish Open on Thursday as top stars focused on preparing for next week's Open Championship at St Andrews.

Olesen claimed the early clubhouse lead on the Gullane composite links course in East Lothian, hosting the tournament for the first time.

In with 65s were American world number 12 Jimmy Walker, Adrian Otaegui of Spain and Matthew Nixon of England.