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T​he Open Championship in England is expected to be wet this weekend, and that could lead to rain delays at times for one of professional golf's major tournaments.

W​hile searing heat continues to bake parts of southern Europe, a cooler, more unsettled weather pattern is in place over the United Kingdom that could be a headache for the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club.

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