The professionals’ 54-hole tournament proper starts tomorrow, but their scores today count as part of the amateurs’ competition.

A top-class field has again assembled in the Island and home fans will be hoping Tommy Horton can record a success and give him reason to start next Wednesday’s 63rd birthday celebrations a few days early.

Competition starts at the first and tenth tees at 8 am and 11.55 am each day, the final round is on Sunday and admission is free throughout.