No one has been going really low today. The rain has made the rough that much more penal, and focused everyone’s attention on hitting fairways. There’s zero reward in being off-line, and that’s kept it conservative out there today. It’s frankly been a very quiet day indeed. Zzzzzzz.
GP favourite Bernd Wiesberger took the lead at the Porsche European Open, shooting a flawless first round 64. The world number 30, and top ranked player in the field shares top spot with Benjamin Hebert at Bad Griesbach Golf Resort.
Titleist are known as the serious brand for serious golfers. And golfers don't get any more serious than if they are using a set of muscle back blades. In an ideal world I'd be good enough to play the Titleist 716 MB. Seriously just look at it. It's stunning. But reality hits for most of us, as soon as we miss the tiny sweetspot.
There were a number of great rounds out there today. Henrik Stenson was lurking ominously with an opening two rounds of 67 and 68, and today he moved up another gear, shooting a 65. And as for Rickie? Well, read on.
Well, you can’t win them all! The big news of the day is that Jordan Spieth carded a four over 74 on the first day of the Barclays, and confirmed that he is human after all. Maybe.
Back in the 90's Cobra dominated iron sales, and had one of the most successful drivers of the era. Greg Norman was bombing it with his King Cobra driver, while Tiger Woods won his first Masters by out driving the competition using his King Cobra.
The day was essentially a two horse race between Jordan Spieth and Jason Day, as these two young revelations battled it out to add the PGA Championship to their list of honours.
Ed's Letter PGA Week. Including Help The Gravy, Bunch Of Arse and the GP Jukebox
It was Danny Lee who was the first round leader with a sensational five under par 65. The New Zealander mixed seven birdies with two bogeys to top the leaderboard. After already winning the Greenbrier Classic last month the in form 25 year old looks like could go all the way and win his first World Golf Championship at Firstone Country Club.
Kiradech Aphibarnrat has beaten Mark Warren 3&2 to progress into the final against Robert Karlsson. Karlsson beat David Howell on the second play off hole at the Murcar Links to secure his place in the final, which kicks off at 2pm.
Marc Warren slam-dunked his approach on the 19th to edge out Tyrell Hatton, but David Howell looked the best player on the course in the afternoon session of the Saltire Energy Paul Lawrie Match Play.
Sergio Garcia and his red-hot Fireballs GC team captured both trophies Sunday at LIV Golf Hong Kong, while HyFlyers GC Captain Phil Mickelson appears to have recaptured his Hall of Fame form.
