The Culm grassland is based on heavy clay which is unusable for agriculture, so is largely untouched apart from the expert management from the Devon Wildlife Trust.

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The sedate surroundings probably did not help Keothavong, who prefers heavy, damp conditions on clay and a touch more life in the crowd.

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It was grilled in a ketsi, a red clay dish, over an open fire, weighted down by heavy river stones.

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The Spaniard was a heavy favourite against Hewitt, who is returning from injury and has never enjoyed playing on clay.

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Palmer found out about Clay Aderholt's accident while at The Players Championship, where with a heavy heart and his friend's initials on his cap he tied for fifth.

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