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Oliver Wilson takes lead after first round of Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Oliver Wilson takes a one-shot lead following a first-round 64 at Carnoustie in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

Oliver Wilson has hit a first-round 64 to take a one-shot lead at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie.

The Englishman finished eight-under-par after hitting nine birdies, three of which came in a row in his final five holes.

Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin sits one shot behind following his opening round on the same course, while Padraig Harrington is two strokes off the lead after hitting six birdies, two bogeys and an eagle.

Rory McIlroy, who is fresh off his Ryder Cup success with Europe, is nine shots off the pace after carding a one-over 73 at Carnoustie.

Europe's Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley also competed and ended his round eight shots behind on the same course.

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