The Suntory World
Matchplay Championship from
Wentworth SEVERIANO BALLESTEROS has dominated this great event in recent years, winning the title three times in his last four attempts. He is one of four seeded players automatically through to the second round. Open
Champion, SANDY LYLE , US
Masters Champion BERNHARD LANGER and US Open
Champion ANDY NORTH also sit out today's first round over 36 holes which will feature eight of the world's best golfers. Introduced by HARRY CARPENTER
Commentators PETER ALLISS
BRUCE CRITCHLEY
TONÝJACKLIN, CLIVE CLARK and MARK MCCORMACK Producers RICHARD TILLING and ALASTAIR SCOTT Executive producer HAROLD ANDERSON