Dan Brown gets fast start at Open but may not make fag end of tournament
Golfer Dan Brown is performing well at the Open Championship while drawing attention for his habit of smoking cigarettes on the course. The article notes the potential fire risks in the current dry conditions at Royal Birkdale.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of traditional sports culture and modern safety regulations in professional golf.
Dan Brown smoked seven or eight cigarettes during his round on the first day of the Open at Royal Birkdale. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA Dan Brown smoked seven or eight cigarettes during his round on the first day of the Open at Royal Birkdale. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PA The Open Dan Brown gets fast start at Open but may not make fag end of tournament Son of pig farmer fears he will run out of puff
The article provides a balanced view of a player's performance and his controversial habits.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in