English golfer Daniel Brown became an instant fan favorite at the PGA Championship on Saturday, stopping mid-round to share a cigarette with his fans. despite an early double bogey, he made three birdies in his final three holes, bringing him back to T53rd. This marks his debut in a major outside of the UK at Aronimink.

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Daniel Brown has become well-known for smoking on the course, famously lighting up while leading The Open at Royal Troon back in 2024. In a post shared by Casey Halpern, Brown can be seen sharing a cigarette with two fans between the 12th and 13th holes. 'A true man of the people', Casey Halpern captioned the post.

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Speaking about his habit in 2024, Brown said: 'I'm sneaking a cigarette or two into my golf rounds. it's a bit of a bad habit that I've got into.' On Saturday, his calm nerves at the 12th hole seemed to help him make three birdies, finishing a par 70 for the day.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up

Sunday will mark Brown's debut in a major outside of the UK at Aronimink. his ability to connect with fans and maintain composure under pressure has set him apart in the tournament.