LLOYD SALTMAN SETS WITH A 6 AT HACIENDA DEL ALAMO
FROM THE SPANISH Hi5 PRO TOUR WEBSITE
Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened with a 65 today and leads the 2011 Hacienda del Alamo Open. Lloyd, who has recently graduated to the European Tour, shot even par 36 on the front nine, before a record breaking back nine score of 29 which included 7 birdies!
Lloyd has been a regular on the Hi5 Pro Tour the past few seasons and has used the valuable “winter tour” experience to elevate his game to the next level.
Saltman holds a four-shot lead over Elias Bertheussen of Norway, Jamie Abott of England and last week's first-time winner Ken Benz of Switzerland, all of whom shot 69 on the 6700+ metres Dave Thomas-designed Hacienda del Alamo golf course.
Top amateur is Oddvar Hjellegjerde of Norway who shot a fine round of 70. This week features a strong field of several European Tour and Challenge Tour players keeping their games in shape for the upcoming season.
Players were faced with gusting winds,cool temperatures and extremely slick greens where only 12 players were able to shoot under par on the first day of this 54-hole event and part one of the 2011 Hi5 Pro Tour Murcia Swing.
After Round 2, the top 40 and ties will move on to the final round.
SCOTSWATCH
Although Lloyd Saltman hogged the limelight with his great round, there was also considerable interest in the performance of his older brother, Elliot who is serving a three-month suspension by the European Tour for alleged cheating (incorrectly marking his ball on the green) in a Challenge Tour event.
The European ban affects only events under the auspices of the European Tour and the Hi5 Tour is independently run.
Elliot Saltman shot a one-over-par 73 to be the second best Scot on the day.
Ian Redford and Shaun McAllister came next on 77. They are sharing 48th place.
Cackhanded John Gallagher had a 78 and former Scottish boys' match-play champion Paul Doherty a horrendous 86.
LEADERBOARD
Par 72
65 Lloyd Saltman (Sco).
69 Elias Berthussen (Norway), Jamie Abbot (England), Ken Benz (Switzerland).
Selected scores
73 Elliot Saltman (Scotland) (T19).
77 Ian Redford (Scotland), Shaun McAllister (Scotland) (T48).
78 John Gallagher (Scotland) (T55).
86 Paul Doherty (Scotland) (T84).
Field of 88 players.
TO READ ALL THE PLAYERS' FIRST-ROUND TOTALS AND CHECK
THEIR SCORECARDS,
CHECK HERE
Lloyd Saltman of Scotland opened with a 65 today and leads the 2011 Hacienda del Alamo Open. Lloyd, who has recently graduated to the European Tour, shot even par 36 on the front nine, before a record breaking back nine score of 29 which included 7 birdies!
Lloyd has been a regular on the Hi5 Pro Tour the past few seasons and has used the valuable “winter tour” experience to elevate his game to the next level.
Saltman holds a four-shot lead over Elias Bertheussen of Norway, Jamie Abott of England and last week's first-time winner Ken Benz of Switzerland, all of whom shot 69 on the 6700+ metres Dave Thomas-designed Hacienda del Alamo golf course.
Top amateur is Oddvar Hjellegjerde of Norway who shot a fine round of 70. This week features a strong field of several European Tour and Challenge Tour players keeping their games in shape for the upcoming season.
Players were faced with gusting winds,cool temperatures and extremely slick greens where only 12 players were able to shoot under par on the first day of this 54-hole event and part one of the 2011 Hi5 Pro Tour Murcia Swing.
After Round 2, the top 40 and ties will move on to the final round.
SCOTSWATCH
Although Lloyd Saltman hogged the limelight with his great round, there was also considerable interest in the performance of his older brother, Elliot who is serving a three-month suspension by the European Tour for alleged cheating (incorrectly marking his ball on the green) in a Challenge Tour event.
The European ban affects only events under the auspices of the European Tour and the Hi5 Tour is independently run.
Elliot Saltman shot a one-over-par 73 to be the second best Scot on the day.
Ian Redford and Shaun McAllister came next on 77. They are sharing 48th place.
Cackhanded John Gallagher had a 78 and former Scottish boys' match-play champion Paul Doherty a horrendous 86.
LEADERBOARD
Par 72
65 Lloyd Saltman (Sco).
69 Elias Berthussen (Norway), Jamie Abbot (England), Ken Benz (Switzerland).
Selected scores
73 Elliot Saltman (Scotland) (T19).
77 Ian Redford (Scotland), Shaun McAllister (Scotland) (T48).
78 John Gallagher (Scotland) (T55).
86 Paul Doherty (Scotland) (T84).
Field of 88 players.
TO READ ALL THE PLAYERS' FIRST-ROUND TOTALS AND CHECK
THEIR SCORECARDS,
CHECK HERE
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