Dan Brown, a smoker, is tied for second place at the British Open after the first round. He shot a 4-under 66, just one shot behind the leader.
Brown, who has been open about his smoking habit, went through seven or eight cigarettes during the round. He said he makes sure to fully extinguish them to avoid any potential fire hazards on the dry course.
The 31-year-old Englishman has been making a name for himself in the golf world, including his YouTube channel ‘BeersForeBogeys’ and his 10 tattoos, three of which are of little birds. Brown first gained widespread attention in 2024 when he shot a 6-under 65 in his British Open debut.
Brown’s Golf Career
Brown has had an interesting career, including his strong debut at the British Open in 2024. He has also had his share of struggles, including missing the cut in his last four events on the PGA Tour.
Despite his recent struggles, Brown has taken to the links at Royal Birkdale, making seven birdies, including three straight around the turn. He is looking to build on his strong first round and make a push for the top of the leaderboard.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
