The Mercedes on offer for the first hole-in-one scored during the tournament has grabbed the attention of the players, especially Marcus Both who aced the par-three hole-in-one. But Both’s star turn came two rounds too early. The Mercedes is on offer only for the last two days, and however bizarre that may sound to Both and all other Asian Tour regulars who enjoy the privilege and opportunity of winning the latest BMWs or Jaguars each week, these are the rules for the Indian Open. Take it or leave it.• And if that was not bad enough, Korean Jung Gi-Ho scored a second hole-in-one, this time just not on the wrong day, but on the wrong hole as well. He aced the par-three 182-yard, seventh hole within the next hour. Chris Williams came close on the 17th hole, where he hit his eight-iron to within one inch and holed out for a given birdie.• The pin placement on the par-four fourth hole also attracted some attention — it was cut on a slope and resulted in some three-putts and most of the numerous bogies carded on that hole. However, the 16th hole played easy for Rick Gibson, who holed out his second shot for an eagle — among the most spectacular eagles carded during the day’s play. He hit a nine-iron that took one bounce and settled at the bottom of the cup.• Cricket commentator Charu Sharma seems to have left the World Cup behind and was busy interviewing the professionals — after he was equipped with some of the official gear. However, he did have to answer numerous queries regarding the cricket and his experience in South Africa.
