County Championship – Latest

The 98th County Championship began yesterday (Thursday) on a glorious day at the historic Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake.

With the rainfall over the past few months, the rough is up and therefore places a premium on finding the short stuff. Paul McFerran (Warrington) must have done so, as he shot a fine opening 68 to lead.

You can see the leaderboard here: https://cugc-mensstrokeplay2024.golfgenius.com/pages/10115320098290969262

Image (top) Haminder Matharu

Some other images from day 1:

Holder, Jake Hibbert drives from the first
Dan Barlow, Dan Heron and Paul McFerran
Jack Duncalf makes an incredible recovery from beyond the 15th green, and holed the putt for par!
Dominic O’Brien escapes the waste area on the 12th

Images: Jerry Dixon

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