Bradbury Sets the Pace at Italian Open

Bradbury sets the pace at Italian Open

Dan Bradbury hit a bogey-free 64 to give himself the lead after day one of the Italian Open, while Dubliner Conor Purcell is in a share of 63rd place after an opening round of 70.

Purcell in midfield as Bradbury takes early lead at Italian Open - Irish Golfer Magazine

Conor Purcell carded a level-par round of 70 on day one of the Italian Open at Argentario Golf Club, while Englishman Dan Bradbury leads by one after flying out of the blocks in Thursday’s first round. Starting on the 10th, Purcell carded 10 straight pars before moving into red figures with a birdie on the par-5 second hole, but a bogey at the last dropped him back to level for the day and he sits just above the provisional cut mark in a share o…

Bradbury leads the way in Italy

Dan Bradbury leads the Italian Open by a single shot after flying out of the blocks in Thursday’s first round. The two-time DP World Tour winner opened with four successive birdies before picking up another shot at the 7th to turn in 30. He made just the one birdie on the back nine but managed to keep the bogeys off his card to sign for a flawless 64. The Englishman’s six-under-par total leaves him one clear of home favourite Francesco Laporta a…