Brown's cigarettes spark fire worries at royal birkdale

Dan Brown's habit of smoking on the course has raised concerns about fire safety at the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

Scorched conditions demand vigilance

As players battled through the parched conditions, tournament organizers urged spectators and competitors alike to remain alert for any potential fire hazards. Brown, who shares the lead after a spectacular 66, revealed he lit up seven or eight cigarettes en route to his excellent score.

However, the American golfer insists he's been meticulous about fully extinguishing his smokes between shots.