The Honda Classic kicked off the Florida Swing on Thursday morning. Conditions were extremely tough, very windy and a cool breeze made scoring very difficult at P.G.A. National. Last year's event, won by Mark Wilson, was the third highest winning score on Tour behind only the Masters and U.S. Open. The majority of the field shot over 70, but a few players managed to post low numbers. English professional golfer and accomplished oil artist, Luke Donald turned a magnificent 6-under 64. Brian Davis also British, shot a year best to date 65. Slow start this year for Brian who is sitting a dismal 145th on the money list, banking a measly 52,000...Australian Matt Jones was in third after posting 66 ahead of Ernie and Kevin Sutherland, lefty Tim Wilkinson, Brett Quigley and Nationwide graduate Jimmy Walker.
P.G.A. National, designed by George Fazio was given a face lift by Jack Nicklaus in 1990. The 15 
hole, aptly named the bear trap, is a 228 yard nightmare that claimed 28 balls to their watery graves on Thursday. Boo Weekley, who lost in a playoff last year, opened up with a even par and gave a, interview to the Golf Channel. I would like to tell you what Boo said but I can't understand a word that comes out of his mouth. Scrolling down my blackberry while viewing the scores, I came across David Duval 2-over. Not that you would know he is there, the announcers ignore the struggling former #1 player who continues to disappoint in his comeback. Duval's struggle proves how tough professional golf can be. Rounding out the bottom are veteran Billy Andrade 79, Duke graduate and P.G.A. board member Joe Ogilivie came in with an 80 and Stadler Junior, who turned in 81.These guys are planning their weekend away from the course and Palm Beach is great place hang out!
hole, aptly named the bear trap, is a 228 yard nightmare that claimed 28 balls to their watery graves on Thursday. Boo Weekley, who lost in a playoff last year, opened up with a even par and gave a, interview to the Golf Channel. I would like to tell you what Boo said but I can't understand a word that comes out of his mouth. Scrolling down my blackberry while viewing the scores, I came across David Duval 2-over. Not that you would know he is there, the announcers ignore the struggling former #1 player who continues to disappoint in his comeback. Duval's struggle proves how tough professional golf can be. Rounding out the bottom are veteran Billy Andrade 79, Duke graduate and P.G.A. board member Joe Ogilivie came in with an 80 and Stadler Junior, who turned in 81.These guys are planning their weekend away from the course and Palm Beach is great place hang out! Andrew
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