the Bermuda Open yesterday. But it was certainly the bravest.

By all accounts, the former three-time Belmont Invitational winner should have spent the day in hospital, rather than on the Southampton course.

But after surviving an early morning crash which wrecked his rented moped and left him bruised, battered and covered in road rash, Doig insisted on making his 9.56 tee time.

With the help of a Police officer who drove him to the course, he did just that, hobbled around in a very creditable 79 -- two shots better than the previous day -- and last night was still nursing his wounds.

Asked why he hadn't sought hospital treatment, he replied matter-of-factly: "I didn't have time. I had a tee-time to make.'' But, he admitted: "I'm feeling the affects now. I've stiffened right up. I think I'll need a massage or a soak in a whirlpool before I play tomorrow.'' The accident happened as Doig was riding west along Harbour Road on his way to Port Royal. A car pulled out of Tamarind Vale, Doig slammed into the vehicle, hit the windscreen and was catapulted to the other side of the road.

"I'm pretty much beaten up, but I want to finish the tournament,'' he explained.

"It was difficult concentrating during the round. I kept thinking about the accident. My left leg was very stiff and I couldn't get through the ball.

Normally, whereas I hit a six iron about 170 yards, I could only hit it 160 yards -- I had to take more club.

"But I'm not playing well anyway, so it doesn't much matter. I'm just happy to be on the golf course.'' Doig has been a regular visitor to the Island over the last 10 years, having won the Belmont tournament in 1984, '85 and '87.

Ian Doig