Hot putter leaves Michael Hoey best of Irish in Munich

A week spent playing golf with two former Northern Ireland soccer players along with the acquisition of a very expensive putter has put Michael Hoey in contention at the BMW International Open in Munich.

Hoey birdied his opening two holes and also the closing pair in a seven under par 65 to move a share of second place at 10-under par and only two adrift of Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello (67).

Belfast-born Hoey had been presented some time back with a $3,000 (€2,677) custom putter that he’s put to good use averaging 27.5 putts over the two German rounds.