Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez during the ISPS Handa Wales Open at Celtic Manor, Newport. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Thursday August 29, 2013. See PA story GOLF Wales. Photo credit should read: Tim Ireland/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject
GWENT duo Richard Dinsdale and Liam Bond are still in contention as the ISPS Handa Wales Open.
Parc professional Dinsdale, carded an opening round 75 to stand at four over, but that's by no means a poor round on a day where players are already in double figures with rounds in the 80s,
Chepstow's Bond, the pro at St Pierre, is one over par at the turn.
Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez (pictured), typically this reporter's tip for victory this week, shot an opening round 78 and is seven over par.
Dane Espen Kofstad still leads after a round of 64, finishing birdie, birdie, birdie, eagle to thrill the Newport crowds.
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