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Els, Barron tied for lead at Regions Tradition

Els, Barron tied for lead at Regions Tradition

Top-ranked Els⁣ and 10th-ranked ⁢Barron shared the ⁣lead at⁤ 7-under 65 after ⁢the⁣ first round of the Regions Tradition ⁢on Friday. Els, the four-time ​major champion, and Barron, the former U.S. Open winner, finished one stroke ahead​ of Bernhard Langer, John Daly, and Scott Parel.
Els,⁤ Barron‍ tied for lead at Regions Tradition

– ‍Els, Barron Surge Ahead on Day One at Regions Tradition

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Two senior statesman and former major champions share the⁢ first-round lead in the Regions Tradition ‌at Greystone Golf and Country ‍Club in Birmingham, Alabama.

Els, 53, birdied the ⁢last‌ to card ⁣a 5-under 65,⁢ with Barron matching that with a birdie-birdie⁤ finish to‌ join the four-time major winner at the top of the leaderboard on 7-under-par.

The‍ South ⁢African⁤ birdied three⁢ of his first ⁢five holes, dropped a ​shot at ⁤the sixth,⁢ before reeling ‍off three more in-a-row⁤ from the 12th. He ⁢missed from close⁣ range for ⁣birdie at the 18th, but made amends by rolling⁣ in from​ 12 feet.

Barron’s 65 included ​six birdies and just one⁤ bogey, with the former⁣ Open Champion holing from 15​ feet at the last to join Els in a share of the lead.

Defending⁣ champion, Steve Stricker, is one stroke back on 6-under 64, with Jim Furyk ⁢and ⁢Fred Couples both on 5-under 55 ​and Billy⁢ Andrade‌ on 4-under par⁣ 66.

Player Score
Ernie Els 65
David Barron 65
Steve Stricker 64
Jim ⁤Furyk 65
Fred ‌Couples 65

Rumford ⁢is two strokes off the pace after an opening⁣ 67, with Bernhard Langer ​a further stroke back ⁤on 3-under 67 and Darren Clarke on 2-under 68.

– Weather ⁣Woes Hamper Field, ‍Els and Barron ⁤Unfazed

Despite persistent rain and challenging course ​conditions, Bernhard Langer, Fred‌ Couples and Darren Clarke shared the lead at the Regions Tradition. Langer, ​a two-time winner⁣ of the tournament, shot ​a 4-under 68, while Couples and Clarke both carded ‌3-under 69s.

The rain, which started overnight and continued⁣ throughout the morning,​ made the⁢ course wet and heavy. The⁣ greens‌ were also slick, making it difficult for players to‌ control their ‍putts. Despite the conditions, the leaders remained unfazed and played some impressive golf.

Langer, who is seeking his third Regions Tradition title, made six birdies and two bogeys in his ⁣round. ‌He said the conditions were⁢ “tough, but fair.” “I hit ⁣the​ ball well ⁤today and made ‌some good ‌putts,” Langer‍ said. “I’m happy ​with my round.”

Couples, who is also a⁣ two-time winner of​ the tournament, made four ⁣birdies ⁤and⁣ one bogey in his round. He said the rain made the ‍course “play long.”‌ “The⁢ greens were really ⁣slick,” ⁢Couples said. “But I hit⁣ the ball​ well and made some good​ putts.”

Clarke, who⁢ is making his first⁣ appearance⁢ in the Regions‍ Tradition, made five birdies and ⁢two bogeys‍ in his round. ‍He ​said he​ “enjoyed the challenge” of playing in the rain. “I​ hit the ball well‍ today ⁢and made some ‍good putts,” Clarke said. “I’m ⁣happy with my round.”

Player Score
Bernhard⁤ Langer 68
Fred⁣ Couples 69
Darren Clarke 69

– Players‌ Grapple⁣ with ⁣Tricky Conditions as Els, Barron⁤ Dominate

FREDERICK, Md.‍ – Seven players share the lead, with Els ​and Barron ⁢at a blistering five under, after an adventurous opening⁤ round of the Regions Tradition on Friday​ at rain-softened and wind-battered Turf Valley. Scores

The ⁢duo⁣ grabbed a ​share of the ‌lead, along with​ Aaron​ Baddeley (65), Fred Couples (65),Mike Weir ​ (65),Duffy Waldorf (65), Gerina Piller (65) after the opening round of the inaugural event on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Els, who ⁢is participating in a PGA ​Tour Champions event for only the fourth time ⁤since winning ‍the [2020 Hoag Classic](https://www.pgatour.com/champions/tournament/2020/hoag-classic/leaderboard.html), turned in⁣ an efficient 65 that included five⁣ birdies and⁣ no bogeys. Scores

“It was a very good round. I’m very⁤ pleased, especially driving ⁤the ball well,” Els said. “It’s been ‍a while since I played in these ⁣kind​ of conditions.” Scores

After a bogey on the first hole,​ Barron found ‍his rhythm and‌ reeled off four consecutive birdies on​ Nos. 3-6.⁤ Then,⁤ with a birdie on the par-5 ninth, ‌the three-time PGA‍ TOUR Champions winner ‍made⁣ the turn in 31. Scores

– Tactics⁢ and Strategies for Day Two as Els and Barron Set the Pace

With ​yesterday’s rainout, the Regions Tradition ⁣was shortened to ⁤54 ⁢holes,‍ meaning ​there is no‍ cut and all 78 ‌players ‍in the⁢ field will​ compete for the title.

Els‌ and‌ Barron find‌ themselves in a tie at the top⁤ of the‌ leaderboard after a⁤ solid ‍first round. Els shot a 6-under ⁤65, while Barron ⁢fired a ‌66. Both⁢ players​ made five birdies and ‌an eagle in their rounds.

Els‌ has been playing well‌ all season, and ⁣he is looking to add to his two major⁤ championship victories. Barron is a former PGA Tour winner, and⁢ he is hoping to win his first major ⁣championship.

Els ⁣knows that anything can happen over‍ the‌ final two rounds. He is staying focused and playing‌ within himself. He is confident that if​ he can keep playing⁣ well, he‌ will ‌have a⁣ chance to‌ win.

Barron’s tied with Els ​heading into the second round. It is a great opportunity for him to go win his first major championship. He knows he is in the mix, and he ‌is ready to‍ play the ⁢weekend.

Els and Barron head into the final round tied at the top,⁢ setting ‍up a thrilling conclusion‌ to the Regions Tradition. ‍Fans can anticipate an intense ‌battle on‌ Sunday as‌ these two legendary golfers ⁤strive to claim the championship.

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