Play golf or practice your golf skills if you're a fan of this sport. - Golf expert Jannik de Bruyn unexpectedly takes the lead in Winsen.
German golfer Jannik de Bruyn, aged 24 and hailing from Mönchengladbach, has taken a surprise lead after the opening day of the European Open in Winsen, Lower Saxony. The tournament, which boasts a prize pot of 2.5 million euros, sees de Bruyn score with ease, accumulating 64 strokes in the first round. In a feat that saw him finish nine strokes under par on the challenging Par-73 course of the Green-Eagle facility, he lands himself at the top of the rankings.
De Bruyn, ranked 818th in the world, expresses his amazement at his achievement, mentioning how he found himself "in the moment" and that the birdies just kept coming. His day included 11 birdies and two bogeys. Close behind are Englishman Laurie Canter and Welshman Jack Davidson, both on five under par.
Mother Nature caused a delay in the start of the competition, with fog hindering play and the tournament not commencing until three hours later than scheduled. As a result, not all players have yet completed their first round, with make-up play scheduled for Friday.
Official European Open Website | DP World Tour Leaderboard | Interview with Jannik de Bruyn
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Jannik de Bruyn, who is based in Mönchengladbach, Germany, is currently leading the DP World Tour European Open in Lower Saxony's Winsen, having recorded a stellar first-round score of 64 strokes. Prior to his victory, de Bruyn was ranked 818th in the world. The tournament, sponsored by DP World, boasts a prize pot of 2.5 million euros and is being held at the Par-73 Green-Eagle facility. De Bruyn's impressive performance includes 11 birdies and two bogeys, putting him nine strokes under par and ahead of Laurie Canter and Jack Davidson, who are both five under par.
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