Aditi Ashok, Tvesa Malik endure tough day in Scottish Open

Olympic-returned Indian golfer Aditi Ashok had a disappointing start at the Scottish Open as she carded a five-over 77 to lie T-129th after the opening round.

Fellow Indian Tvesa Malik, too, had a rough start on the first day, shooting a one-over 73 to lie at the 79th spot.

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Ashok, who came fourth at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, will need a great second round to make the cut, likewise for Tvesa.

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Tvesa, who came close to winning the Gant Ladies Open, had three birdies against four bogeys, while Aditi had seven bogeys against two birdies.