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British Open Underway In England

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 20:  AIan Poulter of England hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 20, 2017 in Southport, England.  (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 20: AIan Poulter of England hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 20, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The Open Championship has started at Royal Birkdale in Southport

Half the field is now out on the course at the British Open, where the umbrellas have been put away _ at least for now.

The early starters encountered some wet conditions, but showers gave way to clouds and some sunshine on a breezy day at Royal Birkdale.

 A pair of Englishmen had the early lead in their home tournament. Justin Rose and Ian Poulter were both at 2 under on a day when birdies were hard to come by on one of the toughest courses in the Open rotation.

Several players were at 1 under, including Americans Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas.

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