The American’s spherical is a brand new championship document, one stroke higher than Spaniard José María Olazábal’s spherical of 63 from 2000, and in addition tied for one of the best spherical in a serious total. Nevertheless, it have to be mentioned that it’s par 71 at Valhalla.
– It is a incredible begin to a giant competitors. Nevertheless it’s solely Thursday, that is the best way it’s, Schauffele mentioned afterwards.
Åberg: “A bit troublesome”
Åberg, who had issues from the tee, accounted for 4 bogeys and three birdies within the first spherical.
– It was a little bit of a wrestle. The course turns into fairly troublesome when you do not hit so many fairways, the 24-year-old Swede joked when he reviewed his effort in Viaplay.
Norén one of the best Swede
Åberg is tied for eighty fifth place after the primary spherical.
One of the best Swede after the primary spherical is Alex Norén, who’s tied for twelfth, 5 strokes behind Schauffele.
Alexander Björk went the primary lap on par and Tim Widing, who acquired the invitation to the competitors after two victories on the sub-tour to the PGA tour, began effectively. Widing from Jönköping made 4 birdies on the final 9. He ended up at one stroke underneath par, and tied for forty seventh place.
The second spherical begins at 1:15 p.m., Swedish time.
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