University Place, Washington, 19-06-2015
Slow start for Indian duo at US Open
The Indian duo of Shiv Kapur and Anirban Lahiri had a slow start on the opening day of the US Open 2015 at Chambers Bay.
While Kapur was placed tied 52nd, following a two-over-72, Lahiri occupied tied 123rd position as a result of his five-over-75.
The lead was held by Swede Henrik Stenson and American Dustin Johnson at five-under-65.
Kapur posted three birdies against five bogeys in round one and Lahiri traded two birdies with five bogeys and a double-bogey.
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