Singapore Open 2011- Day 3

Cut made in Singapore at 3 under, more than decent playing given the strength of the Serapong layout. But as I write, the heavens have opened and an inch and half of rain has been dumped on the course in the space of an hour, meaning that play has been suspended.

The weather has been a constant issue at the Singapore Open over the years, and a major blight on the development of Asia's most prestigious national championship. It is looking like a 54 hole championship at this stage.

Some images from the week so far,

Some monkey business on the hotel balcony this morning,

China No.1 Liang Wen Chong going for a par 5 in two in the Pro-Am

Scott Strange giving Miguel Angel Jimenez a lesson using the long putter.

A Cut Below

This month in Golf Digest, a look at the challenges faced by pro golf's upwardly mobile.

The Road Less Travelled

Going back through the archives I found the very first story that I wrote for Golf Digest back in 2002. I think it was published in 2003, but it is certainly interesting for me to reminisce about the trials and tribulations of a life on tour now that I'm well removed from the all consuming pursuit of golfing greatness.

Back in 2002, I was on the comeback trail from surgery, and had to claw my way up through the Challenge Tour, the secondary option for the European PGA Tour.

It brings back some great memories, but drives home just how difficult it is to make a crust unless you are playing for real money on a major tour.

These will always be good memories however- hey I proposed to my wife in the middle of this story!