Housden sets early pace at Stoke by Nayland - 29/06/2009

Craig Housden is the early clubhouse leader in The Stoke by Nayland Championship 2009, shooting a five under 67 in his opening round.

Housden (Channels - pictured) started his tournament on the back nine of the Gainsborough course and picked up four birdies before dropping a shot at 18 to go out at three under. Further birdies came at the first, fourth and eighth holes before another bogey at the ninth prevented him from carding a 66.

The final groups tee-off just after 3.30pm at Stoke by Nayland - live scoring is available by clicking on the Score Updates link on the homepage.

Date Posted: 2.30pm