James Byrne continuing his learning curve in New Zealand Open

E-mail from Jim Hardie in New Zealand

Just a wee update in that after driving for six hours to go fishing, stayed overnight after catching a couple of rainbow.
I then decided to drive the six hours back to Christchurch as I wanted to see James Byrne, and sort of lend some support in the New Zealand Open/
Glad to say that after a poor 78 he then shot a twp under 70 and today a 73 which honestly should have been 68 at absolute worst. James played awesome; just a few errant short shots -- good learning curve for him as it was quite warm and windy.
Tonight I have the other reason for such a long drive, i.e. dinner with Sir Bob (Charles) and five times Open champ Peter Thomson. Am I looking forward to this or what?
I will, of course, try to find out what went on between Geoff Ogilvie and Robert Allenby at the Presidents Cup.

Regards from New Zealand

JIM HARDIE
Jim