DP World Tour golfer slams "worst greens we've had in a long time" at $10m season finale
The former LIV Golf player took aim at the state of the greens after opening the $10m season finale with a 3-over 75.
Bernd Wiesberger criticised the condition of the greens at the DP World Tour Championship after enduring a frustrating opening round at Jumeirah Golf Estates.
The Austrian struggled to find his rhythm on Thursday, carding a 3-over 75 to sit 41st in the 50-man field after the first 18 holes.
Dutchman Joost Luiten leads the way, with Masters champion Rory McIlroy firmly in contention to claim a record-equalling eighth Harry Vardon Trophy.
Wiesberger may not be in contention to win the Race to Dubai, but he still has plenty to play for as he looks to secure one of the 10 PGA Tour cards on offer, world ranking points and prize money.
The former European Ryder Cup player made three birdies but saw those gains wiped out by four bogeys and a double bogey.
His biggest setback came at the par-4 9th, where he found himself in the middle of the fairway but went on to three-putt from around 30 feet.
After signing for his 75, Wiesberger took to social media to share his frustration.
Posting on his Instagram story, the 41-year-old wrote: "Average golf + tricky conditions + worst greens on tour we have had in a long time = 75. Onwards to tomorrow to try and get a few back."
Wiesberger also shared a video of playing partner Tyrrell Hatton, who experienced his own difficult moment on the greens during the opening round.
Hatton missed a short putt for par and was left in a state of disbelief.
The incident occurred on the 14th hole, where Hatton was left visibly stunned after missing from around three feet.
Sharing the footage, Wiesberger described it as "quite definitely the highlight of the day", adding a series of laughing emojis.
Hatton, who is renowned for wearing his heart on his sleeve, appeared equally bemused by the miss, pointing towards the hole before looking towards Wiesberger and his caddie, Hugo Dobson.
Despite the moment of frustration, the Englishman enjoyed a considerably better opening day than his playing partner.
The world number 23 carded a two-under-par 70 to finish inside the top half of the leaderboard.
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