So here's the story: Kenny Perry, #2 in the FedEx Cup standings, decides that America kicks ass, so he stays in the USA to play in some obscure tournament while this 26 year-old Columbian dude named Camilo Villegas flys to England to fill Perry's spot in the Open Championship field.
This guy Villegas has been a full-time player on tour for three years now and has acculated a lot of hype for no particular reason. With six top-five finishes in his three years with no victories, the only thing keeping his popularity high is his unusual putt-reading stance. As shown below:
Alrighty then...So anyways, Villegas goes "across the pond" (ahhh!) to Royal Burkdale and proceeds to shoot a 6-over par 76 yesterday. Obviously not too good, but not terrible considering the crappy weather. And today he goes out and shoots a presenta- 65?!?! My goodness! The next-lowest score as of 12:45 EST on Friday is a -3 (Scott Verplank, through 14 holes). You just don't shoot a -5 in the Open Championship. Well, not unless you are TW. This outstanding score puts Villegas one shot behind the leader:
Greg Norman...
I keep telling myself that he will fold this weekend, but I can't be too sure. Imagine that, TW is out, here comes the resurgence of Greg Norman.
By the way Rocco Mediate, The People's Champ, shot a 3-over par 73 today and is tied for third at a +2 total score. Man, would it be great to see Rocco stay near the top this weekend.
Best two golfers on the face of the earth. Rocco #1, TW #2.
I love the fact that Rocco does next to nothing for 20 years of his professional career then becomes an extremely competitive golfer at 45 years-old. Amazing.
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