 Duval only decided to play at Shinnecock Hills on Saturday |
There's some kinks to work out and some rust to get rid of.
David Duval states the obvious after carding a 13-over-par 83 in his first round of competitive golf since November. All in all, I would call it an enormous victory for me. I can't wait to go play tomorrow.
But refuses to be depressed by the experience.
If he had played how they rooted for him, he would have done very well.
Playing partner Scott Hoch struggles to find something charitable to say about Duval's round.
My expectations are high. They're not that high.
Defending champion Jim Furyk, another man returning from a lengthy absence, seeks to nip all talk of a repeat victory in the bud.
I wasn't aggressive out there today. I just tried to shoot even par.
Shigeki Maruyama reveals his secret formula for success at Shinnecock Hills.
There's certainly days I wake up and I've got aches and pains. But I guess I never thought, I'm 50, I should be doing this or that or shouldn't be doing this.
The evergreen Jay Haas reveals his secret formula for eternal youth.
I hit probably three poor drives. But other than that I hit some good shots that didn't end up in the fairway.
Tiger Woods continues to struggle from the tee, and continues to wonder why it's happening.
I deserve a prize for one there.
Nick Faldo's birdie on the par-three seventh is the one bright spot on a dark, dark day at Shinnecock Hills.
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