Haneveer Holds Home Hopes
Home favourite, Bjorn Haneveer got off to a winning start at the ISCA Bruges Open by beating England’s Andrew Norman by four-frames-to-three.
The Belgian number one, currently ranked number 27 on the Player Tour Championship Order of Merit is keen to make the most of a rare chance of playing on home soil.
The top-24 ranked players at the end of the twelve tournament series will gain automatic qualification to the Tour Finals next March,
Elsewhere at the Boudewijn Seapark, Barry Hawkins continued his recent run of good form by beating Rod Lawler 4-2.
Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen, recovered from 2-0 down against Liam Highfield to win 4-2 before heading off to the player’s lounge to watch his fellow countrymen Rory Mcilroy and Graeme McDowell taking on the Americans at The Celtic Manor.
There was a surprise as former professional, David Singh beat Brazilian, Igor Figueiredo by four-frames-to-two and set up a second round match against PTC number 24, Andrew Pagett from Wales.
Martin Gould is one of the most improved players on tour in the last twelve months, overcame 2006 world champion, Graeme Dott 4-1 and will face either Ian Glover or Craig Steadman for a place in the last 32.
Picture - Monique Limbos
