Bogey-free Siddikur 1-shot behind

Bangladesh star Siddikur Rahman started the Queen’s Cup in style as he carded a bogey-free 66 to be in 4th spot at the end of the first day at Santiburi Samui Country Club, Thailand  yesterday. Meanwhile, Japan’s Daisuke Kataoka continued his fine form by firing a flawless 6-under 65 to grab a share of the first round lead with Finland’s Jaakko Makitalo and Malaysia’s Danny Chia at the US$312,000 Queen’s Cup. Siddikur stayed close to the leaders by posting a 66 to trail by one in fourth place, while Pariya Junhasavasdikul emerged as the leading Thai with a 67 to take fifth place at the Santiburi Samui Country Club. Having finished tied-second last year, Siddikur signalled his intention of winning the Queen’s Cup this year by staking his place among the leaders with a flawless 66 which was highlighted by five birdies. Starting on the back-nine 10th, the Bangladeshi birdied holes 14, 16 and 18 to turn in 32. He continued his birdie blitz with another on the second hole before adding another red number on the par-five sixth. “I’m happy as this is a good start. I was so close to winning last year and hopefully I’ll not repeat my mistakes again,” said the Bangladeshi.