Garcia "Serging" to win the Open Championship

Sergio Garcia continues to dominate the Open Championship by shooting a 3-under 68 to maintain his lead. If he wins tomorrow, Garcia would finally shed his long-term "Best Player Never to Win a Major Championship" title.


However, the big news of the day was Wisconsin's Steve Stricker (left). Stricker moved up 18 spots to sit alone in the #2 spot by shooting a 7-under 64. He set a course record for the Open and was only one stroke off the tournament mark. Stricker had nearly given up on his golf career only a short time ago. In 2005, he had lost his tour card. However, he has won three times on the PGA Tour during his long career. In 2006, he was voted PGA Tour Comeback Player of the Year following arguably his first spectacular season.

K.J. Choi shot one over par and sits in contention at third place -- six strokes behind the leader. Early favorites, Ernie Els (right) and Padraig Harrington are tied with Choi along with three other players.

Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 69 and seems unlikely to win due to a 8 strokes deficit. On the sixth hole, a woman was hit in the head with Tiger's ball and required two stitches to close the wound. Jennifer Wilson, 63, of Northern Ireland was treated by medical staff. Fortunately for her, Woods gave the woman an autographed glove. Woods was able to recover with par on the hole.
Also, University of Florida graduate Chris DiMarco put up an amazing 66 to join the leaders in third place. DiMarco, who has struggled this season as a result of a shoulder problem, fired matched 33 nine hole scores during the third round on Saturday. With the 66, DiMarco is still six strokes back of El Nino.

0 Response to "Garcia "Serging" to win the Open Championship"

Post a Comment

Powered by Blogger