Article: BALLESTEROS LEADS

LYTHAM, England - Seve Ballesteros put up an early 67, then let the howling winds sweep away the hopes of would-be challengers yesterday in the first round of the 117th British Open.

"Terrific. A fantastic score," Jack Nicklaus said of Ballesteros' 4-under-par effort in dreadful conditions at the Royal Lytham and St. Annes GC.

"Incredible," said Nick Price.

"A great round," said defending champion Nick Faldo of England.

"The best I can play," said Ballesteros.

Only a couple of long shots, Wayne Grady of Australia and Brad Faxon of Barrington, R.I., could keep Ballesteros in sight. Each had a 69.

"I'm thrilled to death," said Faxon, in his fifth year on the American PGA ...

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