RICKY BARNES MAKES FLYING FINISH TO US PGA TOUR'S ZURICH CLASSIC
AVONDALE,
Louisiana -- New father Ricky Barnes birdied six of the last eight holes at
rain-softened TPC Louisiana on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the
Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Barnes finished the opening round with an eagle, seven birdies and a bogey for an 8-under 64. Boo Weekley and Lucas Glover were a stroke back, and D.A. Points and Morgan Hoffmann shot 66.
"Today it was nice because it was a pretty stress-free round," said Barnes, who did not arrive in New Orleans until late Wednesday afternoon after the birth of his daughter Monday night. "I only had to chip once in 18 holes so that's nice."
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Chinese teenage sensation Guan Tianlang announced Thursday that he plans to play in a U.S. Open qualifier in the Dallas area in two weeks. In the meantime, he is focused on making the cut at this week's Zurich Classic of New Orlean.
The 14-year-old amateur posted even-par 72 in Thursday's opening round played in favorable conditions at TPC Louisiana, leaving him tied for 85th. He’ll likely have to shoot a red number Friday to make the cut at the 7,341-yard Pete Dye layout.
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LEADERBOARD
Par 72
Players from US unless stated
64 Ricky Barnes
65 Boo Weekley, Lucas Glover.
66 D A Points
67 Charlie Beijan, Matt Jones, Luke Guthrie, Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel, Chris Kirk, Stephen Ames (Canada), Jimmy Walker, Bobby Gates.
68 Matt Every, Harris English, Graham DeLaet (Canada), Jason Kokrak, Kevin Stadler, Justin Rose (England), Brian Davis (England), Gary Woodland, Tommy Gainey, J J Hendry, Trevor Immelman (S Africa)
70 Nick Watney, Keegan Bradley, Chad Campbell, James Driscoll, Chris DiMarco.
SELECTED SCORES
70 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) (T36)
71 David Lynn (England), Bubba Watson (T58).
72 Guan Tianlang (China) (amateur).
73 Marcel Siem (Germany), Ross Fisher (England), Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark).
74 Gary Christian (England) (T125)
76 Greg Owen (England)(T144)
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Barnes finished the opening round with an eagle, seven birdies and a bogey for an 8-under 64. Boo Weekley and Lucas Glover were a stroke back, and D.A. Points and Morgan Hoffmann shot 66.
"Today it was nice because it was a pretty stress-free round," said Barnes, who did not arrive in New Orleans until late Wednesday afternoon after the birth of his daughter Monday night. "I only had to chip once in 18 holes so that's nice."
Read: Complete story on Thursday's round
Chinese teenage sensation Guan Tianlang announced Thursday that he plans to play in a U.S. Open qualifier in the Dallas area in two weeks. In the meantime, he is focused on making the cut at this week's Zurich Classic of New Orlean.
The 14-year-old amateur posted even-par 72 in Thursday's opening round played in favorable conditions at TPC Louisiana, leaving him tied for 85th. He’ll likely have to shoot a red number Friday to make the cut at the 7,341-yard Pete Dye layout.
Full story
LEADERBOARD
Par 72
Players from US unless stated
64 Ricky Barnes
65 Boo Weekley, Lucas Glover.
66 D A Points
67 Charlie Beijan, Matt Jones, Luke Guthrie, Ernie Els, Rickie Fowler, Billy Horschel, Chris Kirk, Stephen Ames (Canada), Jimmy Walker, Bobby Gates.
68 Matt Every, Harris English, Graham DeLaet (Canada), Jason Kokrak, Kevin Stadler, Justin Rose (England), Brian Davis (England), Gary Woodland, Tommy Gainey, J J Hendry, Trevor Immelman (S Africa)
70 Nick Watney, Keegan Bradley, Chad Campbell, James Driscoll, Chris DiMarco.
SELECTED SCORES
70 Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) (T36)
71 David Lynn (England), Bubba Watson (T58).
72 Guan Tianlang (China) (amateur).
73 Marcel Siem (Germany), Ross Fisher (England), Thorbjorn Olesen (Denmark).
74 Gary Christian (England) (T125)
76 Greg Owen (England)(T144)
TO VIEW ALL THE SCORES
CLICK HERE
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