The Open started today with the Wiltshire flag flying high! even though the Wiltshire flag isn't the most impressive, David Howell and Steve Surry are flying it anyway!
David Howell, the more recognised golfer, is from Swindon and Steve Surry, who comes at Cumberwell Park got into the tournament through the qualifiers last week.
Steve Surry can be proud of his efforts after a round of 69, finishing 1 under par and still in the pack to push on in the second round. I suggest you all follow the man, as in Golf you never know who is going to win, even though obviously Woods is the big name and the best consistent player, it is often the unknowns who come through in these tournaments.
Its also great to see David Howell back, the swindonian (not sure that will catch on) has had many injuries. I was listening to an interview of his and he seems happy to be back and says his game has improved alot. He came bursting onto the scene a few years ago and says that back then he wasn't as good as people made out. He now though at the open has his chance to put himself back into the top Brits and back into contention for the Ryder Cup in 2010.
Howell today finished on two under and is in the pack of the leading Brits, so he is doing very well and like Surry, a good round tomorrow will make or break his chances.
Jimenez at the moment leads the tournament on six under followed by Ben Curtis, Tom Watson and Kenichi Kuboya on five under. Tiger Woods had a bad round of one over and even lost his cool after hitting the ball into the rough and threw his club to the ground. Not a good day for Tiger.
The Open is always a fascinating tournament and Ian Poulters choice of clothes is usually the main reason. I'm not saying watch this instead of the Ashes because that is illegal, but keep an eye out for the Wiltshire lads!
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