The second round of the 2013 British Open is underway, and there has
been no early morning birdie run like we witnessed on Thursday with
Miguel Angel Jimenez. Darren Clarke, the 2011 Open Champion, has made
the biggest move so far with three birdies in his first five holes to
get to 2-under for the Championship. Clarke has not done much on either
the PGA or European Tour since his career-definining win at Royal St.
George's two years ago, but his track record and familiarity with the
links-style courses on The Open rota always make him a threat. Much like
a Tom Lehman or Mark O'Meara, Clarke's comfort at this major and the
firm and fast conditions can even out the age disadvantage he has at the
start of the week.
On the opposite end of the age spectrum is Jordan Spieth, who started
the day three shots back of leader Zach Johnson. The conventional wisdom
is that the earliest morning tee times have the edge, with a course
that's not as dried out and quick and with greens that are fresh. Spieth
is already through his first seven holes, which he's started with seven
steady pars. The 19-year-old has already stated he's far surpassed any
goals and expectations he set for himself this season, but coming off
last week's win at the John Deere, this is truly an incredible
performance and could be a harbinger of the great things to come from
the Dallas native. Spieth has made just one bogey through his first 25
holes at a Muirfield course where huge numbers are threatening on almost
every tee.
Read more here: http://www.sbnation.com/golf/2013/7/19/4537488/2013-british-open-leaderboard
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