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Harrington ten shots off the lead in France

Thursday July 02 2009

There been a mediocre start by the Irish at the French open.

Padraig Harrington has just finished his first-round shooting a one over par 73. Darren Clarke is a shot further back at two over.

The Irish are well represented the Le Golf National course in Paris with Damien McGrane, Peter Lawie, Paul McGinley, Shane Lowry, Gary Murphy, Graeme McDowell and Gareth Maybin and Michael Hoey also competing

Germany's Martin Kaymer is the early leader after a course record-equalling 62.

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