Daux set rythm in Sokhna

Franck Daux of France kept on shinning in Sokhna golf club. He fired 63, -9 and set the course record af A/B course. He only had one bogey because of a penalty he gave himself on 15^th fairway.

It was a great day in Sokhna today. The sun was generous and hot temperatures warmed up the atposphere quickly. The club house leader of morning players was Belgium’s Kevin Hesbois with -5.

« I had to say, I holed many putts and that was the key today. I had some dropped shots but all in all a good day though. »

Enlgand’s Liam Harper and France’s neo pro Léonard Bem signed for same score to tie for second position but the leader took a four shot advantage thanks to stunning 63.

Obviously every part of his game went in the right direction but his playing partners appreciated his honesty as well.

Daux grounded his ball and he made it move on the 15^th fairway. He had to replace it and dropped one shot.

« It was obvious that it was my fault. The ball moved half a couple of centimeters and still, it had moved. »

Enrico Maccario said « It was very classy and honest. Even if we are playing a gentlemen sport and this behavior is normal, it is always very nice to see that it happened. There was no witness, neither Léo or I did see anything. So very elegant from Franck. »

Franck Daux won his maiden title last week and he said his confidence is high and that he hit very close to the pins.

« I have been playing well for a couple of weeks now and I tried to keep on staying focus to the play and not to be a spectator of myself. I adapted my putting well on greens wich were a bit pumpy at the end of the day. Very happy with this nice advantage after one round. »