Valero Texas Open, Rory McIlroy eliminated
In the United States, Guido Migliozzi with a total of 150 (78 72, +6) hits, was eliminated from the Valero Texas Open, the PGA Tour tournament that precedes The Masters. The Vicenza – who will represent Italy, together with Francesco Molinari, in the first Major of 2022 from 7 to 10 April in Augusta (Georgia, USA) – paid dearly for a first round that was below expectations.
And at TPC San Antonio (Oaks Course, par 72), he finished the second with a run of 72 (par), with four birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey. Excellent eliminations in Texas where, among others, Rory McIlroy (number 9 in the world ranking), Bryson DeChambeau, Ian Poulter and Rickie Fowler (with the latter two missing The Masters) have also left the scene.
Valero Texas Open, situation
While he retired, after 9 holes played, the Japanese Hideki Matsuyama (for the new Japanese neck injury that questions his presence at The Masters, which he won in 2021). Leading the leaderboard, with a score of 134 (68 66, -10) strokes, is the American Ryan Palmer.
Which in the middle of the race precedes compatriots Matt Kuckar (in his 500th appearance on the PGA Tour), Kevin Chappell and South African Dylan Frittelli, all second with 136 (-8). While he is 13 / o with 139 (-5), the Swedish Henrik Stenson, captain of the Europe team at the Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome.
The Scottish Russell Knox, on the other hand, slipped from first to 27th position, with a score of 141 (-3) hits. Jordan Spieth, defending champion, is also late, only 47 / o with 142 (-2). He is among the most successful sportsmen ever, as well as one of the richest in the world.
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Source : tennisworldusa
