The unusually hot and stormy weather in Paris has the Le Golf National dried out and playing tough. As a result the leading score after two rounds is only -4, and three of the European Tour's best are on that number. The watering system is 35 years old and only is enough to water the fairways and greens, leaving the surrounds burnt out and brown. Officials stated they will be taking the old system out right after the tournament and replacing it in time for the 2018 Ryder Cup.
Home favorite Victor Dubuisson shot -1 70, and Spain’s Rafa Cabrera-Bello followed suit ending the day level with Martin Kaymer (69), all as I mentioned at -4 138. It was a long day as many of the players had to finish off their weather delayed first rounds before beginning round 2. Stormy weather is in the area for the weekend.
A record 13 French players have made the cut.
Graeme McDowell vying for his 3rd straight title missed the cut 72 78 +8 78, his worst score in 32 rounds at Le Golf National.
round 3 update... with round 3 well under way there are currently 8 players tied for the lead at -5 in calm conditions at sunny skies.
round 3 update... with round 3 well under way there are currently 8 players tied for the lead at -5 in calm conditions at sunny skies.
Bryan
No comments:
Post a Comment