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Lee Westwood repping Open old guard on course he loves but admits better half would rather be somewhere else

Lee Westwood repping Open old guard on course he loves but admits better half would rather be somewhere else

Former No.1 takes Dundonald form to Dunluce Links on day one as Westy relishes being back at Royal Portrush

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