Havret holds nerves against world number 3

French golfer Greg Havret showed yesterday that he is a serious contender for the open this week at Carnoustie holding off Phil Mickelson at Loch Lomond and winning his place in the major starting this coming Thursday.

Being placed 320th in the world rankings did not seem to bother the frenchman as he took world number 3 Mickelson into a sudden death playoff at the end of the 18 after both finished 14 under. Eventually, Havert finished on 68, Mickelson on 69 after an awful drive by the American found the rough stuff, taking him four shots to locate the green. Havret however was up and down for a par 4 taking the Scottish Open spoils of £500,000.
A relatively disappointing day for Ernie Els as he finished up just 1 shot behind the leaders of the day. Greg Havret who has never before competed in a major will surely have his guns out for the big hitters going into this weeks open championship. Look out Tiger Woods!