Gonzalo Fernández Castaño (-2) has begun the Brazil Champions presented by Embrace with 69 shots. The Madrid native has returned to official competition, more than some Monday qualifiers, with an incredible card under par, generated by a good performance of five birdies and three bogeys.
Keeping in mind that he had gone almost two entire months without playing in a tournament, it’s something to celebrate, although for the time being he is far from the leader due to the fact that there were many low scores in the first round. The leader shot a 9 under par.
Gonzalo has proved once again that his golf is on point to be able to make many birdies, a crucial element in a competition like the Web.com Tour, although he still has to take the next step: reducing his errors. It’s not something that happens overnight. It’s a matter of confidence, a process in which the Spanish golfer is completely immersed at the moment.
The fact that his golf is solid is reflected by yesterday’s card at the Sao Paulo Golf Club. His five birdies came on par 3s and par 4s. In other words, good shots and good putts. If he keeps going at this rate and is able to take advantage of the par 5s in the next couple days, Gonzalo will be prepared to finish with a low round in the early seventies.
This Friday he’ll go out to play at 12:20, Spanish time. The leader, Bhavik Patel, shot a 62 with eleven birdies.
