Danny Lee’s US Amateur hopes came to an abrupt halt yesterday as he was beaten 1 up on the 18th.
After qualifying tied in 5th spot, he would have been hoping for a better ending however he shouldn’t be disappointed. It was a superb effort to qualify, and he should be very pleased with his performance. Especially at the tender age of 17.
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Michael Campbell shot 65, one stroke off the lead in the Dutch Open. A great round by itself. Biut lets wait and see what he follows up with. The weakest point of Campbell’s game is his inconsistency, and it’s a trait that has plagued his career. He’s done zip since winning the US Open whilst showing promise in numerous occasions.
Sure he won a major. But that doesn’t make him a champion golfer. A champion consistently wins on tour. Winning a major is a tremendous feat. However Campbell has yet to prove himself as a champion, and he’s running out of pace.
It’s still too early to judge his career. He is undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s best ever golfers but is he the best?.
Bob Charles is still the better golfer in my book. He has won the British Open in 1963 which many regard as the ultimate golfing title and he has performed consistently well throughout his career. Til this day he continues to compete at the highest level on the European Seniors Tour.
Campbell has yet to exemplify true class. He shows signs. But he needs to compete for titles week in week out to stamp himself as a true champion. A professional.
Charles remains New Zealand’s finest. Campbell is chasing, and Lee is just beginning.
