by Patrick McDonald Updated On: July 15, 2021, 6:03 pm ET
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6:35 a.m. local time, the 149th Open got underway. A trio of Englishmen held the duty of occupying Game 1, with journeyman, Richard Bland, donning the distinct honor of striking the first tee-shot. In the end, Bland, as well as countrymen, Andy Sullivan and Marcus Armitage, put together strong first-round efforts as all shot rounds of par or better.
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