Paul Lawrie conjured his best Open Championship round in almost two decades as he thrust himself into a share of second place during the first round at Royal Lytham & St Anne's.
The 43-year-old Aberdonian, the winner of the Claret Jug at Carnoustie in 1999, posted a neatly assembled five-under-par 65 to lurk just a single shot behind Australia's Adam Scott, who equalled the course record to set a brisk pace.
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