Sergio Garcia Still Leading the British Open Despite Winds

Garcia battled against some fairly strong winds to maintain his lead in the British Open.

Sergio Garcia still has a two stroke lead after he played nine holes at Carnoustie today.

Last night Garcia was at six under par at 65. Today it looked for a moment as if he was going to drop a shot after he went into the thick rough on the 406-yard first hole.

However somehow, magically, Garcia was able to float the ball up and on to the putting green in one shot with his most lofted wedge and the ball went within a foot of the hole. It was then easy to tap the ball in for par.

Other events of the day saw the American golfer Jim Furyk, who won the US Open in 2003, joining McGinley at four under par. However he lost ground at the 10th, 466 yard hole.

What did you think of today’s golf action in the British Open?

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