Thursday, September 17, 2020

Thompson Duels Winged Foot to a Draw

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U.S. Open - Round One MAMARONECK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Thompson of the United States plays a shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) 

 by Roz Roberts III

Winged Foot Golf Club hasn't showed its teeeth - yet.  Thursday's first round of the US Open had near perfevt conditions and softer than expected greens that allowed the world class field to score much better than anticipated.  Michael Thompson, depite having a poor day putting, managed to fight for a par 70.  Michael birdied his final two holes of the day to climb back to even par after spending most of the day in black numbers.  After finishing with a par (70) Michael is tied for 22nd.

As the greens dry out Winged Foot should play much more difficult over the next three rounds.

Michael will once again be playinog with with Andrew Putnam and Chesson Hadley in the second round.  They tee off Firday at 7:12am.  They will be the third group off the first tee.

Videos

Michael continued his summer of making highlights out of bunkers during round one of the US Open:

Michael Chips in for Birdie on Hole #3


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U.S. Open - Round One MAMARONECK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Thompson of the United States talks with his caddie (Damian Lopez) on the 11th hole during the first round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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U.S. Open - Round One MAMARONECK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Michael Thompson  during the first round of the 120th U.S. Open Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club
(Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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