Brown 'making sure' cigarettes stubbed out at Open
England's Dan Brown apologises to his mum for smoking while playing the first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
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"I've been making sure that they're out."
— Dan Brown , Athlete
Key People
Charley Hull is an English professional golfer known for her impressive performances.
England's Dan Brown is a professional golfer and participant in the 2024 Open Championship.
Im Sung-jae is a South Korean professional golfer competing in international tournaments.
Jackson Suber is an American golfer participating in the 2024 Open Championship.
John Daly is a former professional golfer and 1995 Open champion known for his unique personality.
Spain's Miguel Angel Jimenez is a professional golfer famed for his love of cigars.
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England's Dan Brown apologises to his mum for smoking while playing the first round of The Open at Royal Birkdale.
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