European Open Championships, Dublin
Colin Montgomerie, though still recovering from a recurring back injury, takes the early initiative
Australia's Greg Norman marks his first appearance of the season in Europe with a solid opening round of 69
Defending European Open champion Darren Clarke tees off on the first day of the competition on his home soil
Order of Merit leader, South African Retief Goosen, is among the late starters in Dublin
Englishman Lee Westwood languishes behind the leaders on level par
Dubliner Paul McGinley struggles to find form after returning from a voluntary two week break from the tour
Thursday, 4 July, 2002, 15:14 GMT 16:14 UK 
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