Friday, 16 Jul 2021. 13:29
(Update : Friday, Jul 16, 2021. 3:19 PM)
SANDWICH, United Kingdom – Louis Oosthuizen has made history after 36 holes at the British Open.
Despite committing his first tournament buggy on the 16th green of his second round, Oosthuizen played 65 and has a two-stroke lead over American Collin Morikawa.
The South African points to minus-11 (129) overall. He broke the record of 130 set by Nick Faldo at Muirfield in 1992 and reissued by Brandt Snedeker at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2012.
One-shot hole at the British Omnium
Oosthuizen narrowly missed the birdie on the last hole _ it would have tied him to the all-time record after 36 holes in Grand Slam tournaments set by Brooks Koepka at the 2019 PGA Championship.
However, it still has 36 holes to negotiate, and many obstacles to overcome.
Oosthuizen has finished second in the last two majors: in May at the PGA Championship, where Phil Mickelson won, and in June at the US Open, where Jon Rahm triumphed.
“I’m not really going to worry about those second places,” said Oosthuizen, who won the British Open in 2010. I know I’m playing good golf right now. “
American Jordan Spieth was in a triple tie for the lead before completing the last six holes of his plus-1 round. He eventually played 67 and is down three strokes over Oosthuizen.
World No.1 golfer Dustin Johnson posted a score of 65 and is four strokes from the head.
“I think I’m in a good position,” he said.
Hatton destroys his staff!
Mackenzie Hughes of Hamilton, Ont., Completed the course in 69 strokes to tie for 12th overall, under-5. Fellow Corey Conners of Listowel, Ont., Played 68 and is one shot behind him.
Their compatriots Adam Hadwin and Richard T. Lee were never in the game and couldn’t avoid the chop – just like American Phil Mickelson, who completed the first 36 holes at plus-12.
Golfers took advantage of ideal playing conditions at Royal St. George’s, and at least seven of them handed out cards of 65 or less including Rahm, who played 64.
Rory McIlroy is par, 70, after four birdies but as many bogeys.
The former world number 1 hasn’t won a major tournament since 2014.
“It’s hard to accept that I have to at least be happy that I qualified for the weekend, but that’s the reality,” said McIlroy. . “
Will Zalatoris had to retire after playing 69 in the first round.
Zalatoris said a shot he attempted on long grass at the 15th hole on Thursday resulted in numbness in his left leg. Doctors have reportedly advised him not to risk aggravating his injury by playing the second round.
Zalatoris did attempt to hit a few balls on Friday morning, however, and returned to the gym to warm up. His back was still hurting him, so he had no choice but to give up.
