Steely Woods makes perfect start at British Open

Lytham St Annes, England – Tiger Woods, with a steely glint in his eye, made four birdies in the opening nine holes to grab a share of the early lead in the British Open first round on Thursday.

The former world number one played beautifully controlled golf to birdie the first, fourth, sixth and seventh in calm conditions at Lytham to get his bid for a 15th major championship, and first for four years, off to the perfect start.

Also going well in the early stages of the 141st Open was Australian Adam Scott who joined Woods at four under with four birdies in seven holes around the turn.

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