Palm Beach Gardens, FL …
No sooner had Russell Knox been named ‘2016 Scottish Golfer of the Year’ and the nation’s top-ranked pro was downbeat in missing the cut in the Honda Classic in Florida.
Knox posted rounds of 73 and 72 for a five over par tally and falling short of playing all four rounds and in an event he was runner-up in 2014 and third a year later.
The Scot never recovered after dropping four shots in his opening six holes including putting his tee shot into the drink 14-yards right of the 15th green he was playing as his sixth.
Knox ended his round on a bright note holing a 36-foot chip shot for birdie and just minutes before was honoured at the Corn Palace in Edinburgh.
He said: “I knew about my Scottish Golf award some time ago so it’s nice to receive the formal recognition but as for the golf this week, it was just awful and very uncharacteristic as I have a good record in this event.
“You’re never a million miles off in this game but standing here at present it feels that way.
“The one good thing is that I chipped-in on the last hole.”
The Americans Ryan Palmer (65) and Wesley Bryan (67) head the field at nine under par with Rickie Fowler (66) just a shot back.
Reigning Alfred Dunhill Links champ Tyrrell Hatton (67), and looking to secure his PGA Tour card, shares seventh place on five under.
