Ricky
Barnes takes a one shot lead in the final round of the US Open. The Open which
is being played at
prestigious any golfer can play in.
The third round was hit by un-expected rain however Barnes scored a 70 to stay
on an admirable eight under par. Lucas Glover is not far behind on seven under.
Rpss Fisher and David Duval both using quality golf clubs have both
played exceptionally well to stay on three under.
Two unexpected players to struggle at the tournament were Phil Mickelson and
Tiger Woods. Mickelson struggled mid round however finished to under whilst
Tiger Woods was one over.
Ricky Barnes, 28 was ranked 519th in the world and playing his first full
length year on the PGA tour.
The downpours on the Sunday delayed play by four and a half hours which Barnes
used to his advantage with only 16 of the 60 strong field yet to play.
The American made history on his first year of the tour by holing a 30 foot
eagle putt at the 4th. This meant that his is the fourth player to reach 11
under par at any stage in US Open history.
Barnes has equalled Jim Furyk’s score from 2003 and was one short of the record
12 under. This would have put him in the records with Tiger Woods and Gil
Morgan.
Barnes who using specially manufacture golf equipment has not had the best
of seasons by missing six of his twelve cuts this season. His best had been
47th last week at
Barnes had some tough competition following from behind by Mahan who emerged
from the pack to join Weir and Glover.
“I would have liked to have shot a few more after I got to 11 over but I
shot even par in the third round at the US Open. I can’t complain too
much,” said Barnes.
Mickelson, meanwhile, ignited the partisan
included four birdies in his last six holes.
“It was very fun to do it,” said Mickelson, who is in his last event
before a break to be with wife Amy as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer
in July.
“It was an up and down round. I made a couple of dumb shots but I hit a
lot of great shots. There’s a lot of birdies out there. Its awesome. It’s such
a great place.”
The final round will determine the best man and there a many players who are
looking to make a come back.
