Bjorn takes lead at World Cup
Danish golfer hopes to enter 2016 Olympics.
Danish golfer hopes to enter 2016 Olympics. PHOTO: FILE
MELBOURNE:
Thomas Bjorn shot a three-under-par 68 in the second round of the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf Friday, taking a one-shot lead and declaring he harbours hopes of representing Denmark in the 2016 Olympic Games.
The 42-year-old, who made his last Royal Melbourne appearance eight years ago, moved to eight-under par in bright but testing conditions.
The reigning Omega European Masters champion sandwiched five birdies in between first and last hole bogeys.
“There were a couple of instances today [yesterday] that really tested me as I three-putted the first but then after that I kind of patiently worked my way into the round,” said Bjorn.
“I didn’t play quite as good on the front nine as I did on day one, but on the back nine I played awesome despite three putting 14 and then got a bit unfortunate on the last.”
Golf returns to the Olympic Games in 2016 for the first time since 1904.
For this reason, the International Federation of PGA Tours has changed to a World Cup format to mirror the intended format of competition in Rio de Janeiro.
Meanwhile, American Kevin Streelman birdied his opening four holes but then dropped three shots at the eight and ninth holes in a round of 68 to be in second place on seven under par.
Australia’s Jason Day (70) and Portugal’s Ricardo Santos (69) are tied in third place on four under par.
World number two and reigning Masters champion, Adam Scott posted a 68 to be lying in a share of 21st place at one over par.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 23rd, 2013.
Thomas Bjorn shot a three-under-par 68 in the second round of the ISPS Handa World Cup of Golf Friday, taking a one-shot lead and declaring he harbours hopes of representing Denmark in the 2016 Olympic Games.
The 42-year-old, who made his last Royal Melbourne appearance eight years ago, moved to eight-under par in bright but testing conditions.
The reigning Omega European Masters champion sandwiched five birdies in between first and last hole bogeys.
“There were a couple of instances today [yesterday] that really tested me as I three-putted the first but then after that I kind of patiently worked my way into the round,” said Bjorn.
“I didn’t play quite as good on the front nine as I did on day one, but on the back nine I played awesome despite three putting 14 and then got a bit unfortunate on the last.”
Golf returns to the Olympic Games in 2016 for the first time since 1904.
For this reason, the International Federation of PGA Tours has changed to a World Cup format to mirror the intended format of competition in Rio de Janeiro.
Meanwhile, American Kevin Streelman birdied his opening four holes but then dropped three shots at the eight and ninth holes in a round of 68 to be in second place on seven under par.
Australia’s Jason Day (70) and Portugal’s Ricardo Santos (69) are tied in third place on four under par.
World number two and reigning Masters champion, Adam Scott posted a 68 to be lying in a share of 21st place at one over par.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 23rd, 2013.