Eagle has Howell flying high

David Howell’s remarkable return from injury continued today when he took a share of the first round lead in the Dunhill Links championship.

Helped by sinking a 160-yard five iron for an eagle two, the 30-year-old Ryder Cup star fired a five-under-par 67 at Carnoustie to be tied at the top with American tour player Rich Beem and Italian Alessandro Tadini.