It is one of the most pivotal weeks on the European Challenge Tour schedule and our players have been busy telling the world about their hopes at the Kazakhstan Open. Read on for our Tweets of the Week from Zhailjau Golf Resort...
DAY THREE
Chris Hanson @Hansonprogolf
“Good draw for final round of the @Challenge_Tour #major in the #KazakhstanOpen playing with D.Vancsik and @birdieblitz83 #needalowone”
Chris Paisley @ChrisPaisley86
“68 today. Game is pretty good just the odd loose one in there today. Big day tomorrow, a low one would be lovely.”
Jamie McLeary @JamieMcLeary64
Another 66 today with my buddy @JACKD0HERTY. His chat wasn't terrible today but felt my personal space invaded a bit too much for my liking.”
Wil Besseling @wbesseling1
“A great day at the office. 63!!!!! From making the cut on the number to tied for the lead! Happy days! #challengetour”
Morten Madsen @MMadsengolf
“Decent 2. round here in Kazakhstan. Playing decently, but need to get it going a little more to move up the board! #phph”
Callum Macaulay @birdieblitz83
“08.05 and it's slashing it down outside! Can't even see the mountains this morning! As long as the ball can see the hole! #birdietime”
John Parry @johnparry17
“10am tee off today. Couple of hours to get sorted. set up needed for tomorrow. #KazakhstanOpen”
Chris Hanson @Hansonprogolf
“More rain at the #KazakhstanOpen - not the day for white slacks!! #ohdear”
DAY TWO
Today's Golfer @TheTodaysGolfer
“Just had a chat with Byeong-hun An, who was the youngest ever US Amateur winner aged 17 in 2009. A lovely guy and very honest.”
Today's Golfer @TheTodaysGolfer
“An's parents both Olympic medallists in table tennis. He'd love to play in Olympics but admits it will be tough in 2016, maybe 2020.”
John Parry @johnparry17
“Up early. Off at 830. Big move today. #kazakhstanopen”
DAY ONE
Eddie Pepperell @eddiepepperell
“Nice to play with Tour Leader today, impressive player. I was pulling my hair out at how much longer he is than me, we'll soon be twins.”
Andreas Harto @AndreasHarto
“Shot -1 in the first round here in Kazakstan with one fairway hit. Must be the power of the "stache"! Staying on for at least one more day!”
Andreas Harto @AndreasHarto
“The moustache makes me confused though. I shot -4! Silly moustache!”
David Law @DavidLawGolf
“1 under 71 today. Driving is key round this golf course and so far mine has been poor. #theresalwaystomorrow #fairwayfinder”
Today's Golfer @TheTodaysGolfer
“Remember the name Daulet Tuleubayev, 13-year-old Kazakh playing on @Challenge_Tour this week. He's coached in US, ranked one in age group.”
Matt Haines @MattHaines_Golf
“4 over par. missed my mates wedding today + my dad's bday tomo. best sort myself out and do somthing decent tomo”
Chris Hanson @Hansonprogolf
“Wow, that's what under par feels like!! 69 (-3) #itsbeenawhile”
Chris Hanson @Hansonprogolf
“Highlight of the day soon to come! Get to see photos of my baby girls 2nd swimming lesson! #guttedmissedanother :-(“
Jurrian vd Vaart @jurrianvdvaart
“Solid round of golf today, just missed out on a few birdies...15 tap-ins today, keep playing like this and they will drop! 9:10 tomorrow!”
PRE-TOURNAMENT
Chris Paisley @ChrisPaisley86
“1st round of Kazakhstan this afternoon. Big week this week, can't wait to get going. Wish me luck!”
Matt Haines @MattHaines_Golf
“kazakhstan round 1 kicking of in 3 hours and 15 mins for me!! looks like may need the waterproofs today. #hot + #waterproofs = DRIPPING”
Morten Madsen @MMadsengolf
“Ready to go here in Kazakhstan! Great course, so should be a fun week! Playing with my man @AndreasHarto tomorrow! #KazakhstanOpen”
Matt Cooper @MattCooperGolf
“3 years ago I played the Kazakhstan Open pro-am with a 10 year old local. Just heard he has qualified to play in the real thing this week!”
Adrian Otaegui @adriotaegui
“Can't wait to start Kazakhstan Open after two weeks at home staying and practicing. #aupaAO”
Jamie McLeary @JamieMcLeary64
“Travelling to Almaty for @Challenge_Tour Kazakhstan Open through Kiev. Only time in history a Scotsman has gotten beyond a Ukranian defence.”
Matt Marsh @mattmarshgolf
“Good luck to @Hansonprogolf & @mattfordpga this week in Kazakstan in the @Challenge_Tour major of the year!! Wish I was playing!! #golow”
Jurrian vd Vaart @jurrianvdvaart
“All set for a 13:50 tee off tomorrow here in Kazahkstan! Good 9 hours of sleep, much needed with the time difference... @Challenge_Tour”
Gary Barthram @bartyface
“@Challenge_Tour I am backing Chris Gane, proven track record in Kazakhstan , c'mon strawberry blonde!!”
andrew coleman @colemangolfpro
“@Challenge_Tour I've backed chris doak again this week, his game is looking solid”
