BETHPAGE, NY – Mike Weir only hit 7 fairways, but shot a 6-under 64, needing a mere 25 putts to lead the first round of the U.S. Open. Swede Peter Hanson fired a 66 to trail by two.
David Duval thrilled his fans with a 69, recalling the glory days of his 2001 British Open win, but then bogeyed 2 of his first 3 holes to drop back to 1-under as we went to press. 2004 British Open champ Todd Hamilton shot a 67, along with Ricky Barnes.
Article on Cybergolf to follow.
