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Rookie McNeill Leads Senior Open at Scioto
4 Jul
Summary
- George McNeill took a two-stroke lead at the U.S. Senior Open.
- Padraig Harrington is the defending champion and is in second place.
- Charlie Wi and Stewart Cink are three shots behind the leader.
George McNeill, a rookie on the PGA Tour Champions, has taken a commanding two-stroke lead in the U.S. Senior Open held at Scioto Country Club. McNeill achieved this significant position by shooting a 4-under 68 on Friday, bringing his total score to 6-under 134. This marks his first appearance in the U.S. Senior Open, with his initial goal being to simply make the weekend cut.
Defending champion Padraig Harrington is currently in second place, trailing McNeill by two strokes after posting a 67. First-round co-leaders Charlie Wi and Stewart Cink, along with Miguel Angel, are positioned three strokes behind the leader after shooting rounds of 70 and 68, respectively.
McNeill, who is 50 years old, is seeking to become the 13th player to win the U.S. Senior Open in his debut. The course, historically significant as Jack Nicklaus's childhood playing ground, is presenting challenges, with conditions becoming firmer and undulating greens demanding precision.
Notable players who did not make the cut, set at 4 over, included former Senior Open champions David Toms and Olin Browne, as well as Justin Leonard and Davis Love III.
