Brown Left to Ponder Chances

Mark Brown has missed the cut in Scotland after shooting a 2-over par 74 in the second round of the Johnnie Walker Championship in Scotland. Brown should take heart from his improved display. In the blustery early morning conditions Brown got off to a poor start missing a short putt for par on the fourth and hitting his ball behind a tree on the fifth to make double bogey. Mark made a solid run of birdies in the middle of the round but really should have eagled the ninth to get himself on a roll. Needing to birdie two of the last four holes to have a chance of playing the weekend Brown missed makeable putts for birdie on 15 and 18 and showed his frustration by hurling his ball onto the practice range in a throw that would make him an adequate substitute fielder for the Black Caps. Mark would be better served spending less time throwing balls/clubs/other equipment and more time working on his putting stroke. Click here for full scores. The circus moves on to Switzerland next week.