CHRIS WOOD RELISHING TIGER MATCH-UP IN AKRON
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Englishman
Chris Wood will play the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone
Invitational with Tiger Woods, the man he idolised growing up, after a
two under par 68 at Firestone Country Club on day two.
While
Woods blew away with the rest of the field with a blistering 61, Wood
quietly plotted his way to six under par for the tournament and tied
second with defending champion Keegan Bradley, some seven shots behind
the 14-time Major winner.
The
trio will play in a three-ball on Saturday – a measure taken by
tournament organisers after a bad weather forecast – and Wood is
excited, if not a little daunted, at the prospect of playing alongside
his favourite player.
“I've
never been out with him,” said Wood, who is making his debut in the
event. “He's as high as you can get in my book. What he's achieved is
just phenomenal. He's been my golfing hero since I was ten, when I
started the game. To be out
with the World Number One, Tiger Woods, is going to take a bit of
getting used to.
“He's
obviously on his game. He was hitting balls next to me on the range
this morning and I said to my caddie that he looked really impressive,
totally in control. It's going to be a real challenge for me tomorrow.
“But
I've got to forget about all that sort of thing. As hard as it's going
to be, I've just got to try to play my game and enjoy the experience. To
play with Tiger in the final group in a big event is pretty special.”
The
world seemed to be on 59 watch as Woods birdied four in a row from the
tenth to reach nine under for the round, but he parred his way home and
saved a four on the last with a magnificent putt from 25 feet.
“I'm
very happy I was able to post that,” said the 37 year old, seeking his
eighth victory in this event. “I just kept thinking, whatever lead I
had, let's just keep increasing this lead. It's at seven now, so not too
bad after two days.”
Swede
Henrik Stenson was level par to stay at five under and tied fourth,
while England’s Luke Donald moved to four under and a share of sixth
place with a 69. Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy followed a 70 with a 71
to lie tied 25th.
ENDS
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Wood relishing Tiger match-up in Akron
Englishman
Chris Wood will play the third round of the WGC-Bridgestone
Invitational with Tiger Woods, the man he idolised growing up, after a
two under par 68 at Firestone Country Club on day two.
While
Woods blew away with the rest of the field with a blistering 61, Wood
quietly plotted his way to six under par for the tournament and tied
second with defending champion Keegan Bradley, some seven shots behind
the 14-time Major winner.
The
trio will play in a three-ball on Saturday – a measure taken by
tournament organisers after a bad weather forecast – and Wood is
excited, if not a little daunted, at the prospect of playing alongside
his favourite player.
“I've
never been out with him,” said Wood, who is making his debut in the
event. “He's as high as you can get in my book. What he's achieved is
just phenomenal. He's been my golfing hero since I was ten, when I
started the game. To be out
with the World Number One, Tiger Woods, is going to take a bit of
getting used to.
“He's
obviously on his game. He was hitting balls next to me on the range
this morning and I said to my caddie that he looked really impressive,
totally in control. It's going to be a real challenge for me tomorrow.
“But
I've got to forget about all that sort of thing. As hard as it's going
to be, I've just got to try to play my game and enjoy the experience. To
play with Tiger in the final group in a big event is pretty special.”
The
world seemed to be on 59 watch as Woods birdied four in a row from the
tenth to reach nine under for the round, but he parred his way home and
saved a four on the last with a magnificent putt from 25 feet.
“I'm
very happy I was able to post that,” said the 37 year old, seeking his
eighth victory in this event. “I just kept thinking, whatever lead I
had, let's just keep increasing this lead. It's at seven now, so not too
bad after two days.”
Swede
Henrik Stenson was level par to stay at five under and tied fourth,
while England’s Luke Donald moved to four under and a share of sixth
place with a 69. Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy followed a 70 with a 71
to lie tied 25th.
EUROPEAN TOUR COMMUNICATIONS
Wentworth Drive | Virginia Water | Surrey | GU25 4LX | UNITED KINGDOMTel : +44 (0)1344 840400
Fax: + 44 (0) 1344 840444
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