This PGA Tour pro’s scintillating play at The Open Championship has left spectators in awe as he takes the lead with an impressive 10-under par after the first two rounds. His exceptional round of 6-under par on Friday, including an eagle on the final hole, has put him in an enviable position now. He is now on the same footing as golf legend Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
Both Tiger (in 2006) and McIlroy (in 2014) had a score of 132 through 36 holes. Although the par was 72 on those two occasions in Hoylake. This year par is 71. Brian Harman has also reached a tally of 132 through 36 holes. With his putting game in top form and a solid strategy for approaching the weekend, his performance has put him in an advantageous position to claim victory at Hoylake, Merseyside, UK.
Overcoming disappointment: Harman’s redemption at The Open
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After a disappointing performance at the Masters, Brian Harman has showcased remarkable resilience at The Open Championship. With an impressive round of 6-under par in the second round, he has taken the lead at 10-under midway through the event.
“I’ve been a Hunter my entire life. I enjoy the strategy of it… Yeah, we eat a lot of wild meat at my house, so I enjoy butchering, and I do a lot of hunting.” Similarly, when asked about his disappointing performance at the Masters and if he went home and killed a sheep or a turkey, he replied “Sheep don’t taste as good as the turkeys do I would imagine.”
A deadly putter and a hunter’s mindset
Harman’s lethal putting skills have been the highlight of his performance at The Open. By gaining a five-stroke lead, he has demonstrated exceptional precision and composure under pressure. Additionally, his hunting hobby has played a significant role in cultivating a focused and determined mindset on and off the golf course.
The last two Open winners at Hoylake opened with a 36-hole score of 132. History suggests this could be Brian Harman’s major breakthrough week. pic.twitter.com/fglQgAiB3n
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) July 21, 2023
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“Last few weeks I found a little something on the greens that I felt like gave me a little better roll… I’ve been putting really nice.I had one really nice day of putting at the U.S. Open, and then the following weeks I putted really nice,” he said.
Brian Harman’s impressive display at The Open Championship showcases his resilience and determination as a golfer. Overcoming disappointment from previous tournaments, Harman’s lethal putting skills and hunter’s mindset have propelled him to the top of the leaderboard.
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Golf enthusiasts now eagerly await if the “Harmanator” can continue his stellar performance and secure a memorable victory at Hoylake. What do you think? Do you think he can go all the way?
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