Garcia In The Lead

Sergio Garcia shot a brilliant 65 to head the first round of the Championship wit a 6 under par.On a windy wet day Garcia showed his putting brilliance that saw him take a two shot lead over Paul McGinley. McGinley led most of the time but could not keep up with Garcia on the last 9 holes and finished with a 67 . Defending champion and favourite Tiger Woods, is in a comfortable position having shot a 69 and four of the lead. The surprise of the day was amateur Rory McIlroy who impressed everyone with a brilliant 68. His 68 had not a single bogey, one of the very who managed that feat. Angel Cabrera, Markus Brier, Boo Weekley and Michael Campbell are tied with Rory for 3rd place. Other big names in the field had average rounds. Goosen shot a 70. Els and Vijay Singh shot a 1 over 72 whereas 'Lefty' Mickelson shot an even par round. We wait to see what happens on day 2 at The Open.