R&A offers players black ribbons as The Open pays tribute to victims of Nice attacks
GOLFERS will be offered the chance to show solidarity with the victims of the Nice attacks during the second day of The Open today.
Howell was one of a number of early players wearing a black ribbon on his hat
At least 84 people were killed last night in France when a lorry was driven into a crowd of people celebrating the national holiday of Bastille Day.
People around the world have spoken out in support of the French people and golf will today do the same.
The R&A, who govern the championship, have made black ribbons available for players to wear on their person as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives.
Former Open champion Ben Curtis was also wearing the black ribbon
The French flag on the grandstand next to the 18th green is also flying at half-mast.
The championship started in docile conditions at Troon in Scotland yesterday.
Monster alligator struts across golf course
Phil Mickelson leads the field after carding a magnificent 63.
It could have been even better for the American had a putt not lipped at the last - had it dropped he would have finished the day at -9.
No man has ever carded a round of 62 at a major championship and Mickelson was within millimetres of writing his name into history.
The 46-year-old leads The Open by three shots from fellow American Patrick Reed and Germany’s Martin Kaymer.