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Veteran pair love a bit of wet and wild

Phil Mickelson leads the way after the first-round of The Open at Troon
Phil Mickelson leads the way after the first-round of The Open at TroonCredit: Getty Images

Round one was the calm before the storm at Royal Troon and the Open Championship competitors will probably have to face much tougher conditions today.

The players enjoyed themselves in the Scottish sunshine and light breezes yesterday, but more serious winds are forecast for today, along with heavy rain. It should be survival of the fittest and a classic Open challenge.

Two former Open champions who do not mind getting stuck in when the weather turns are worth following at juicy prices for their second-round threeballs this afternoon. Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington should handle the test better than most.

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