RAIN REDUCES EUROPRO TOUR OPENER TO TWO ROUNDS

Rain played havoc with the opening day of the PGA EuroPro Tour at the Motocaddy Masters at Wensum Valley, Norfolk. Due to torrential rain that flooded parts of the courese, play was suspended from 10min after noon to 4pm and then, after it had been resumed, there was a further suspension from 5.44pm. So only 30-odd players in the huge field completed their rounds. Some have yet to start. Due to the amount of time lost, and with further bad weather forecast, the tournament has been reduced from 54 holes to 36. Round One will be completed on Thursday before a cut of the top 50 and ties. The final round will then take place as scheduled on Friday. Joint leaders on the par scoreboard at two under are former Scottish boys match play champion Paul Doherty (Vale of Glamorgan), pictured left, and Dale Marmion (Eaton GC). On level par are Wallace Booth (Comrie) and John Gallacher (Swanston), having played 15 and six holes respectiely. Elliot Saltman (Archerfield Links) and John Henry (Clydebank and District) are two over par. Saltman has played 15 holes, Hendry has played six. The best score in the clubhouse is a one-under-par 71 by Dan Seymour (Newbury Golf Centre). The best Scots who have completed their rounds are Chris Kelly (Cawder) and Duncan Stewart (Grantown on Spey) on 74 - a shot ahead of Shaun McAllister (Craigielaw). Lloyd Saltman (Archerfield Links) signed for a 76, Ross Cameron (Saltire Energy) a 77, and there were 78s by Mark Kerr (Marriott Dalmahoy) and Michael Stewart (Troon Welbeck). Stewart had double bogeys at the third and the 11th on his card. Ed Wood (Crow Wood) is five over par after nine and rookie Myles Cunningham (Longniddry) is nine over par after 15 holes.

Dan Seymour (Newbury Golf Club) had carded a round of five under through 15 before the first rain interruption but dropped four shots on his last three holes. Daniel Gavins (Wheatley Golf Club) and Shane Winstone (Saltford Golf Club) are also one under. Givens is through 12 while Winstone has completed three holes.