Furyk, Rose Grab Lead At Canadian Open
Posted September 7, 2006 12:00 pm.
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Jim Furyk and Justin Rose stood at the top of the leader’s board of the Canadian Open after 18 holes, taking advantage of the conditions at the Hamilton Golf and Country Club Thursday.
Both had impressive rounds, shooting 7-under 63, giving them a one-shot lead over Brandt Jobe, Nathan Green and Frank Lickliter II. They also enjoy a two-stroke margin over a group of five players that includes Jesper Parnevik.
“We were fortunate that it was soft,” said Furyk, commenting on the conditions following a week of steady rain. “I played a good round today . . . but I was obviously aided by the weather and the conditions.”
“It’s not showing any signs of firming up,” he added. “When the golf course gets firm and fast it tends to spread the field out a lot more.
“It rewards good shots and hinders bad shots, whereas when it’s soft you can kind of get away with some stuff.”
Parnevik commented on the dramatic changes that have taken place at the course since 2003.
“It is a completely different golf course,” said Parnevik, who missed the cut in 03.
Fan favourite Mike Weir of Bright’s Grove, Ont., and Calgary’s Stephen Ames struggled in front of the home crowd, both finishing the round with 1-over 71.
Monday qualifier Victor Ciesielski of Cambridge, Ont., was at his best.
The 21-year-old university student shot a 68 in his first round at a PGA Tour event.
“It was pretty special,” Ciesielski said.
