By Iain Carter BBC Five Live golf correspondent

In the second of his daily reports from Winged Foot, Five Live's golf correspondent talks mistaken identities, superglued fingers and unlucky teenagers.

It's always a struggle for British players to make their mark in the US, to become recognisable figures among the greater American public.

David Howell. Not Graeme McDowell.

Take the new British number one David Howell for example. He's just broken into the world's top ten, stars on this week's PGA Tour Weekly television programme and figured prominently in Westchester last week.

Yet after he played a practice round with Graeme McDowell here he was greeted by a somewhat inebriated local, who said: "Hey great to meet you, I'm a McDowell as well you know."

The ever polite Swindon man replied: "Thanks very much, nice to meet you, I'm not."

Another Brit here, Paul Casey, needed to be resourceful after a freak accident while filming a Nike commercial.

He inadvertently stabbed his finger with a pencil and needed to repair the wound. He did so by applying super-glue.

It's still painful but he'll be okay to play.

Tadd Fujikawa the 15-year-old sensation from Hawaii missed his dream date with Tiger Woods.

The teenage qualifier had entered his name next to that of the world number one for a practice round early on the eve of the tournament.

But Woods changed his slot. Not that it spoiled Fujikawa's day - the diminutive Hawaiian earned big cheers with every step, particularly at the 16th where he launched a stunning rescue club second from the thick rough on to the green.

The USGA, who along with the R&A make the rules for the game, have confirmed they're looking at issues dealing with technological advancements in the game.

Research is continuing with golf ball manufacturers but other areas under consideration including off-centre hits and grooves on club faces.

But don't expect any change soon, as David Fay executive director of the USGA, said: "There's no blockbuster announcement to make."

As for the Five Live team, we're hoping to take advantage of the fine golf available in this part of the world before flying home on Monday night (please no 18-hole play-off!).

Ex-pro Jay Townsend, our regular summariser, has been detailed to secure a tee-time.

He has no excuses, with little else to do - because of the dominance of the World Cup, air time is limited. Worryingly he's breezed off to watch the New York Yankees tonight. Questionable priorities...

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