The first round of the Open Championship, a.k.a. the British Open is in the books. The leader is Willard Scott as Royal Birkdale was whipped by wind, rain and chilly temperatures. Just another day in merry old England. This is what I love about the British Open – players battling the elements. You don’t get to see that on the PGA Tour, especially in the middle of the summer. I hope Kenny Perry is enjoying balmy Milwaukee.
Rocco Mediate, last seen as the celebrated everyman who lost the U.S. Open playoff to Tiger “Wounded Knee” Woods, is tied for the lead with Graeme McDowell and Robert Allenby at -1, 69. Phil Mickelson got off to a great start with 79 and Ernie Els, a tournament favorite, shot 35-45 for an opening 80.
Mr. Fairway’s buddy Mark K. of Minneapolis is running a pool. Mr. Fairway’s lineup includes: Garcia (+2); Westwood (+5); Els (+10); Furyk (+1); Rose (+4); Leonard (+7); Romero (+7); and Goosen (+1). Mr. Fairway did not have Mickelson in his lineup.
Hitting range balls while wondering whatever happened to Brian Watts.
1 comment:
I like your Open picks for the PGA!
Except for Garcia and his putter.
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