Appleby opens defence in style
DEFENDING champion Stuart Appleby fired a six-under-par 66 for a share of the early first-round lead in the $6.84 million Houston Open today (AEST).
Playing on a course set up to mimic Augusta National, venue for next week’s US Masters, the Aussie posted seven birdies and one bogey at the 7457-yard Redstone Golf Club.
Also on 66 are Americans Kevin Sutherland and Johnson Wagner, while world No.5 Adam Scott opened with a 69.
AAP