Through 9 holes Steve Flesch retains a 3 shot lead over Charles Warren. Other scores include:
Kevin Stadler -10, Merrick -9, Steve Allen -8, Rich Barcelo -7, Shaun Micheel -7, Brendon de Jonge -7, Todd Fischer -7, and Jarrod Lyle -6.
It appears Flesch should take it home from here.
The best round of the day is [...]
Archive for August 5th, 2007
Reno Tahoe Open Update
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Playing Golf in the Wind
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Playing golf on a blustery day or for that matter in a howler is difficult. Here are some ideas to combat the wind.
Tee the ball up lower than normal. This promotes a sweeping arc and promotes a lower ball flight.
Play the ball back in your stance and open the club face slightly to keep the [...]
How to Hit off a Hardpan Lie
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An intimidating shot for many but really it’s not so difficult.
Here are a few things to remember when your ball is sitting on a hardpan lie.
Set up changes:
Shorten your grip. You don’t want to take a divot as the clubhead will jump and you’ll end of muffing it, so it’s important to shorten your grip.
Bring [...]
Reno Tahoe Update
Posted in PGA Tour on August 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Steve Flesch is stuttering at the top of the leaderboard after 3 holes. His lead cut from 5 to 3.
Charles Warren is Flesch’s closest challenger at a couple under through 4. Rookie John Merrick is even though three and ten under, 4 off the lead with a chance to win. He will be pleased with [...]
Tiger Leads by 8 WGC Bridgestone
Posted in WGC on August 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Wow, who would have thought.
An 8 shot lead. Tiger’s won this by a heap. He has 6 to play and is 5 under the card on his way to a sensational victory.
Sabbatini continues to capitulate. He is 4 over today, and in joint second spot with Di Marco and Justine Rose. That means he’s given [...]
Peter Lonard at WGC Bridgestone
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Syndeysider Peter Lonard has grabbed a share of 5th place at Firestone with 3 holes remaining in his round.
If he can par out from here (or better) he will complete a wonderful effort around this beast of a course that is Firestone.
What a great warm up for him going into the PGA.
Stuart Appleby is one [...]
Tiger Leads by 6 at WGC Bridgestone
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Rory Sabbatini had a one shot lead teeing off today. He’s now SIX shots behind as he makes the turn after doubling 9.
Absolutely incredible. If he wasn’t so overconfident I might feel sorry for him, but ahaha, nope he needs to learn a lesson or two in the mental game. Hes getting one at [...]
Tiger Leads by 4 at WGC Bridgestone
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Incredible.
Just half an hour ago Woods and Sabbatini were tied for the lead. Since then Sabbatini has bogied 2 and Tiger has birdied 2 and now has a 4 shot lead after just 6 holes. That’s a five shot turnaround since tee off.
What a start by Tiger. This man is the business around Firestone isn’t [...]
WGC Bridgestone Update
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It’s early days but it’s all action with a changes by the minute.
Tigers 2 under after 2 and tied with Sabbatini for the lead on 5 under. Stuart Appleby is also 2 under after 3 and he has moved up into a share for second with Chris de Marco, Justin Rose, and Kenny Perry.
Rose is [...]
Scahill Shoots 67 in Challenge Ireland Golf Tournament
Posted in Challenge Tour on August 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
New Zealander Stephen Scahill has finished with a fine closing round 67 in the Challenge Ireland tour event being held at the Glasson Hotel CC in Athlone.
He began the day in 21st spot and currently lies in a tie fifth thanks to 5 birdies in the space of 10 holes and a closing nine of [...]
