BIG-HITTING Kurt Barnes has emerged as the surprise leader of the Australian pack after the opening round of the British Open.
The world No.303 made the most of the calm afternoon conditions at Royal St George's to post a two-under 68, just three shots behind the leading pair of Tom Lewis and Thomas Bjorn.
If Barnes keeps up his form, fans at the Kent venue surely must stop confusing the larrikin from country NSW for two-time major champion John Daly.
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