Bogey-bogey finish for Tiger Woods changes the complexion of his opening round
The GOAT sported a new goatee, which – along with his new range of Sun Day Red line of clothing – enabledUnfortunately, on this occasion, the 15-time Major champion’s golf didn’t match the fashionable look with his golf game as a bogey-bogey finish saw Woods – who hasn’t played since the Masters last month – open up with a one-over-par 72, all of 10 shots behind first round clubhouse leader Xander Schauffele.
Schauffele, the Olympic gold medallist from Tokyo, has yet to win a Major but his magnificently crafted bogey-free nine-under-par 62 got him off to a flying start and also gave the 30-year-old Californian the distinction yet again of equalling the low round in any of the four Majors.
Record low scores are all well and good, however, and Schauffele – who took the clubhouse lead, three clear of Sahith Theegala and Tony Finau from the early wave of players – would rather finally claim that Major title which so far has eluded him in his career.“I feel there’s spurts, moments in time, where you feel like you can control the ball really well; you’re seeing the greens really well; you’re chipping really well. But over a prolonged period, it’s tough to upkeep high performance.
A bogey-free opening round of 62 gave him the perfect start, but with it an awareness that the hard road has yet to be travelled. “It’s only Thursday,” he said.
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