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.

Eagle has Howell flying high
Thu, 29 Sep, 2005 - 18:51

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.

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