Weir Two Shots Off Lead At Open
18/07/2008 03:13
Rocco Mediate, Robert Allenby and Graeme McDowell all share the first round lead at 1-under at the British Open but Bright's Grove's Mike Weir is right on their heels.
With Tiger Woods watching at home, the biggest adversary the World's best golfers had to face on Thursday were the windy conditions at the Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.
The course chewed up and spit out some of the game's biggest names on a blustery day in Lancashire as chilly temperatures and driving winds made play extremely challenging.
Coming off a runner-up finish at the U.S. Open, Mediate was able to take advantage of a later tee time after the weather died down slightly to allow better scoring opportunities.
"Agreed the guys in the morning got it worse because it was much easier without the rain but you still had to get it done," said Mediate.
"It was fun, it was insane and great to finish like I did. It was a great putting round. I made everything."
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
With Tiger Woods at home, the biggest adversary the world’s best golfers have had to face at The Open Championship so far has been the absolutely brutal weather in Southport England. Wind, rain and very cold – and it’s not supposed to get any better in the near future. Put on your parkas and toques and just hunker down and ride ‘er out, folks!
Catch all of the round two action at 5:00 a.m. local time this morning on TSN and TSN.ca.
