Coming off another long layoff and playing just his fourth event since winning the Masters in April, Woods looked out of sorts and frustrated in the opening round of the 148th Open Championship.
It’s probably not a stretch to say that the behind-the-scenes bonding exercise that Els orchestrated this past week was far more enjoyable and productive than the on-course battering many of his duos sustained.
It’s not unheard of for a player to skip a World Golf Championship event. But Adam Scott currently is entertaining the notion that he might not play in any of the three remaining WGC events this season.
A happy-go-lucky 20-year-old from Norway put a capper on a marvellous run through the 118th US Amateur, defeating upstart Devon Bling of California, 6&5, to become the first player from his country to capture the Havemeyer Trophy.
While other players are contemplating how much they will stifle their drivers, the world No.1 intends to let loose on as many as half the holes at Carnoustie. This is called playing to your strengths.
Australian Golf Digest
