David Drysdale made the most of some good fortune on the 18th to join Peter Lawrie in a share of the first-round lead at the BMW PGA Championship. Drysdale could not believe his luck as his second shot to the final hole went into the water and bounced out again.
"You could hit 1,000 balls and never have it happen again," said the 37 year old, who went on to birdie the par five for a six under par round of 66.
"I don't know what it hit - maybe a fish. It was a massive break. I don't think I can say what I would have thought if I had taken six or seven there
Ireland’s Lawrie produced a magnificent bogey-free 66 to start The European Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth Club, picking up five shots in his first six holes.
Drysdale had seven birdies and a solitary bogey as the pair edged one ahead of World Number Ten Justin Rose, big-hitting Spaniard Alvaro Quiros, Wales’ Jamie Donaldson and Swedish pair Niclas Fasth and Richard S Johnson.
No fewer than 13 players were tied on four under, amongst them World Number Two and defending champion Luke Donald, Ryder Cup star Francesco Molinari and Ernie Els – a seven times winner at the venue and the man charged with remodelling the course in recent years.
Lee Westwood -2 70 as is Charl Schwartzel and the 2 Americans in the field, Ben Curtis and Shaun Micheel.
Rory McIlroy, Matteo Manessero, Graeme McDowell and Martin Kaymer all had their problems , opening with +2 74's.
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