Sergio Garcia cards an opening 66 at Emirates Golf Club

Tyrrell Hatton endured a frustrating opening round

“The greens are a little patchy when it comes down to firmness. Some spots are really firm and some spots you can definitely spin it. But other than that, I felt like it was a good, solid day, and very happy with the way it went.”

Garcia made his first cut on the European Tour at the age of 15, two years before playing partner and US PGA champion Collin Morikawa was born, but the 41-year-old added: “The desire’s still there.

Independent Rugby Newsletter

Live Rugby union coverage direct to your inbox every week

Read our full mailing list consent terms here

Independent Rugby Newsletter

Live Rugby union coverage direct to your inbox every week

Read our full mailing list consent terms here

“Obviously my focus, it’s a little bit different than it was with family and getting married and having kids and stuff.

“But that doesn’t mean that I’m not a competitor. I still love to compete. I love to practice, try to get better and that’s what I try to do all the time.

“So it’s nice to see rounds like one today, because it shows that I’m putting some good work in there and just got to keep doing more of that.”

PA

Source: Read Full Article