Not Quite There Yet

Mark Brown has shot a one over par 71 in the final round of the KLM Open in Holland. On another day of ideal conditions, Brown birdied the second and just missed a chance for birdie on three. When the marshals indicated his tee shot on four was fine he strolled down the fairway to learn that his ball could not be found in the rough on the left. After a fruitless search Brown’s head came off as he made double bogey and lost his cool, never properly regaining it for the rest of the round. His ball striking was scratchier than on past days but still markedly improved on past tournaments, yet once again he had little luck on the greens. Birdies on 12 and 13 were followed by a double bogey after having an unplayable lie and incurring a penalty then missing the green and failing to up and down for bogey. Brown fought back strongly in the round with birdies on 16 and 17 and a long par saving putt on 18. Brown will finish in about 48th place but will take a lot out of this week. Click here for full scores.