Thursday, 13 June 2013

Golf-Schwartzel in early share of U.S. Open lead at Merion (Reuters)

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania, June 13 (Reuters) - Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel, helped by three consecutive birdies, moved into an early tie for the lead in the weather-delayed first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday. South African Schwartzel was at two under par after nine holes on an overcast day at Merion Golf Club, having picked up shots at the 13th, 14th and 15th, where he chipped in from just off the green. That put him level with playing partner and compatriot Tim Clark, who birdied two of the first three holes after starting the round at the par-four 11th. ...

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