DAVID Howell enjoyed a good first day at Omega European Masters in Switzerland following fine opening round.
The Swindon ace, who finished tied third a fortnight ago at the Czech Masters, shot a three-under-par 67 to leave himself tied 23rd and three shots off the lead.
The 41-year-old got his round off at the Crans-sur-Sierre to a fine start as he moved to two-under after the opening three holes.
The Broome Manor pro parred hole one before a birdie three on the second followed by a birdie two on the third gave him a dream start.
The two-time Ryder Cup winner then parred holes four, five, six and seven only to blot his copybook on the eighth with a bogey four.
However, Howell, went back to two-under as he turned for home with a birdie four at the ninth.
He then had a solid back nine, with a birdie three on the 12th, to put him in a nice position going into tomorrow’s second round, which will see Howell tee off from the 10th at 8am (BST).
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