Thursday, 13 June 2013

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

South Africa's Charl Schwartzel tees off on the 13th hole during a practice round for the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania June 11, 2013. REUTERS/Adam Hunger

By Mark Lamport-Stokes ARDMORE, Pennsylvania (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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