THE SIDELINES : Sluman Clubs Hot at Belgian Classic
BRUSSELS — American Jeff Sluman today almost equaled the record of the Royal Golf Club of Belgium on the opening day of the $1-million Belgian Classic. Sluman had a 7-under-par 66, one shot off the 54-year-old record of 65 set by Belgian Flory Van Donck, to take the first-round lead. Nick Price shot the last 66 at the Royal Golf Club, and that was 10 years ago.
American Larry Mize, with a 4-under-par 69, finished three shots behind Sluman.
The favorite, Australian Greg Norman, tied for third with American Chip Beck, Scott Simpson and Andy Bean at 72.
American Tom Kite was seventh at 74 and Jack Nicklaus Jr. was eighth after firing a 3-over 76. Nicklaus had a 5-under-par 68 in a pro-am round on Thursday.
The Belgian Classic ends on Sunday.
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