Thursday, July 14, 2011

British open 2011 round 1 highlights



Opening day was one for the record books. Check out all the big drives, pinpoint approaches and pressure putts from the surprise leaders and many of the game's greatest players in our exclusive highlights package. Watch now ...
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In Other News

From alternate to leader: Late entry Bjorn share top spot
Denmark's Thomas Bjorn didn't get into the Open Championship until Monday when Vijay Singh withdrew. The Dane made the most of his opportunity, firing a 5-under 65 Thursday for a measure of redemption.
Amateur Lewis makes Open history, shares lead with Bjorn
Tom Lewis, 20, fired the lowest round by an amateur in Open Championship history on Thursday -- a 5-under 65 for a share of the first-round lead with Thomas Bjorn. Even more special, Lewis played alongside Tom Watson - the man he's named after.
A rugged start, solid finish for U.S. Open champ McIlroy
U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy got off to a tough start in the first round of the Open Championship Thursday with bogeys on two of his first three holes. The 22-year-old steadied the ship to open with a 1-over 71.
Slow start for world No. 1 Donald at Open Championship
Luke Donald, the No. 1 ranked player in the world since May and winner of last week's Scottish Open, shot a 1-over 71 in the first round of the Open Championship at Royal St. George's on Thursday.
Larger-than-life Jimenez starts well at Royal St. George's
Spain's cigar and wine-loving Miguel Angel Jimenez had plenty to smile about in the first round of the Open Championship on Thursday. Jimenez navigated Royal St. George's in 4-under 66 and finds himself near the top.
Open Championship organizers honor late, great Ballesteros
The R&A, organizers of the Open Championship, will honor the late Seve Ballesteros this week by donating all proceeds from draw-sheet sales to the Seve Foundation, which raises money for research of brain tumors in the UK.
Watch: GOLF.com's Dusek explains the need for a 2-iron
Change has been happening for quite a few players this week. GOLF.com's David Dusek explains that as the players prepare for the windy conditions at Royal St. George's, the 2-iron is suddenly finding its way in many bags.

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