LIV rebels Phil Mickelson and Ian Poulter played down suggestions they had received a hostile reception during the first round of the The Open at St Andrew’s.
Poulter was was greeted with a smattering of boos on the first tee before shooting a three-under-par 69 and Mickelson was unfazed by his decision not to attend the pre-tournament champions dinner.
Englishman Poulter, revered in European golf for his inspirational Ryder Cup performances, was booed by a few spectators, although he appeared not to notice.
He said: “I actually thought I had a great reception on the first tee, to be honest. All I heard was clapping. Poulter reacted with indignation to suggestions he was heckled around the course. "Oh, my gosh, I have heard not one heckle.
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