Chilean Mark Tullo produced his equal lowest round this season on Thursday, and then revealed he’s been looking to obtain a ’Tullo’ tartan kilt.
The 33-year-old European Tour rookie’s seven-under-par round of 65 on day one of the Scottish Open matched the score he produced in securing a share of 11th place on the final day of the recent Italian Open.
And after joining world number two Lee Westwood for a share of the lead, the triple Chilean Open winner disclosed his search to find a kilt.
“My dad thinks Tullo might be Scottish and that we have ancestors from Scotland,” he said.
“So I went to Edinburgh to try and look for one. If I can find the right tartan I will put in on.”
Tullo also shared a story about how his English father charmed his Dutch mother after the pair met at a bonfire in Ireland.
“My dad was playing the guitar and he sang to my mother,” said Tullo.
“He was trying to be a cool guy and I actually guess he did play his cards right. Dutch ladies are not easy to get, that’s what I hear.”
Tullo earned full European Tour rights after winning twice last year on the secondary Challenge Tour.
Among his victories last year was the Egyptian Open, boasting a field including Rory McIlroy and now double-European Tour winner Matteo Manassero of Italy.
Tullo’s Castle Stuart round included four birdies in succession at the start of play and then five birdies over his inward nine.
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. 