(Reuters) - Brendan Lawlor shot a 12-over-par 84 in the first round of the UK Championship but the 22-year-old, who became the first golfer with disabilities to compete on the European Tour on Thursday, said scoring is immaterial in a week that will change his life. He was invited to compete in the Aug. 27-30 UK Championship by his sponsor, the tournament's title partners. "The nerves were fine, just the usual first tee nerves," said Lawlor, who turned professional last year. "It's a week to change my life and other people's lives, so just go out and enjoy it and that's what I did. Justin Walters shot an 8-under 64 to take the clubhouse lead before play was suspended due to heavy rain and flooding.

Source: The Star August 28, 2020 04:52 UTC