Morikawa grabs early lead at storm-hit PGA Memorial
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04/06/2021 - 00:12 American Collin Morikawa fired a six-under par 66 to seize the early lead in the storm-interrupted first round of the US PGA Memorial Tournament on Thursday at Muirfield Village SAM GREENWOOD GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP 3 min
Washington (AFP)
Collin Morikawa, last year s PGA Championship winner, fired a six-under par 66 to seize the early first-round lead Thursday at the US PGA Memorial tournament before thunderstorms halted play.
The 24-year-old American, who shared eighth last month at Kiawah Island in defending his shocking major crown, fired seven birdies against a lone bogey to grab a one-stroke lead when competition was halted for lightning at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio.
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Published April 10, 2021, 7:16 AM
Justin Rose of England plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2021 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Justin Rose squandered a four-shot advantage, then birdied three of the last six holes to seize a one-stroke lead late in Friday’s second round of the 85th Masters.
The 40-year-old Englishman overcame a nightmare start to fire a level par 72 and stand on seven-under 137 after 36 holes at Augusta National.
“Today, ultimately, was a fairly good result in the end,” Rose said. “To be honest, I felt comfortable and fairly confident all day.