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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Jacob Skov Olesen overcomes major inexperience to set early lead at The Open

Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen cared a first round four under par (PA) - (PA Wire)

World number 354 Jacob Skov Olesen made light of his major inexperience to set the early clubhouse lead at The Open at Portrush with a four-under-par 67.

The 26-year-old Danish left-hander, who won the Amateur Championship at Ballyliffin in Ireland last summer, only turned professional in November after earning his DP World Tour card.

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