GRAEME Storm's hopes of success in the Dunlop British Masters suffered a blow - the Hartlepool golfer shooting an opening round 77.
He managed a single birdie - on the par 5 17th - but carded six bogies in his five over total.
Rory McIlroy, new to the pro ranks after a successful amateur career, had an encouraging start. He sits high up the leaderboard on three under par.
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