Wood strides out on Ryder road
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.England's Chris Wood made a fine start as qualifying for the Ryder Cup began yesterday before fading towards the end of his round at the Omega European Masters in Switzerland.
At six under par after just 11 holes the 21-year-old from Bristol, third in The Open in July, led by two. But he covered the last seven holes in one over and slipped one behind Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez and Argentina's Andres Romero.
After injuring his back last month during the US PGA, the 6ft 5in Wood has been working hard on his fitness. "It's only going to help me and it's got to be done – my goals are long-term," Wood said.
"I've had two 12-hour days here and I got a little bit tired at the end."
This is the first qualifying event for next year's match at Celtic Manor and even at 45 Jimenez has ambitions to be in Europe's team. He and Romero were playing partners and had 11 birdies between them.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments