Woosie continues eastern affinity after six-under 65

IAN WOOSNAM’S affinity for eastern Europe this year continued after the Welshman fired a six under par round of 65 to lead after the first round of the inaugural Casa Serena Open in the Czech Republic.

Woosnam has triumphed on both of the European Seniors Tour’s visits to the east this season, following up his maiden victory at the Parkridge Polish Seniors Championship by also landing the Russian Seniors Open.

The Order of Merit leader began his pursuit of a hat-trick in the best possible fashion at Casa Serena, near Prague, with a birdie on the opening hole. He followed that with four consecutive birdies starting on the sixth before dropping his only shot of the day on the 10th after thinking he was hitting a three wood instead of the five wood he actually used.