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Doug Ferguson | Associated Press

Tiger Woods struggles to 6-over 78 in British Open grind

Tiger Woods dropped six strokes in his first seven holes at St. Andrews and wound up shooting 6-over 78 in the first round of the British Open. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — The Old Course was never faster. The pace of play was never slower.

The celebrated start Thursday of the 150th British Open gave way to Cameron Young making his debut with an 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, and Tiger Woods making what could be his last competitive appearance at St. Andrews a short one.

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