Post by The Boss on Mar 30, 2023 10:54:34 GMT
Round 1
Fairly benign conditions faced the players on the opening day, somewhat unusual for Pebble Beach, but who could take advantage? Certainly not Les Souter, whose game appears to have fallen apart and whose 76 was a little soul-destroying for him. Three birdies in the final four holes salvaged a 70 for Bob Fletcher who will have to improve his putting if he is to be a contender this week. Randy Grant's 68 was pretty solid, and even though he struggled to find the pins he still carded an eagle on the 2nd and dropped only one shot, that occurring on the 8th. Ian McKinley looks as if he means business this week - dropped shots on #12 and #13 pegged him back after a super front nine, and an eagle finish on #18 helped him post a fine 67 to sit one stroke off the lead.
Fairly benign conditions faced the players on the opening day, somewhat unusual for Pebble Beach, but who could take advantage? Certainly not Les Souter, whose game appears to have fallen apart and whose 76 was a little soul-destroying for him. Three birdies in the final four holes salvaged a 70 for Bob Fletcher who will have to improve his putting if he is to be a contender this week. Randy Grant's 68 was pretty solid, and even though he struggled to find the pins he still carded an eagle on the 2nd and dropped only one shot, that occurring on the 8th. Ian McKinley looks as if he means business this week - dropped shots on #12 and #13 pegged him back after a super front nine, and an eagle finish on #18 helped him post a fine 67 to sit one stroke off the lead.
