The Fairytale Continues!

Greg Norman played some composed golf yesterday in horrendous conditions to stay on course to become the most geriatric major winner in history. Despite barely missing a raft of putts/chips (particularly on the last 2 holes), the 53 year old used all his experience to move 2 clear of the field after a fine 2 over par 72. That left him also on 2 over for the tournament, a great achievement in the very blustery conditions, where gusts of 40-50 miles an hour were common.

Leading the chasing pack are defending champion, Padraig Harrington (72), and overnight leader, K.J. Choi (75). I can't decide which of the three I'd prefer to see winning! Being Irish, Harrington shades it, but what a story if Norman hangs on or indeed if Choi becomes the first Asian winner of a major. I only hope Norman doesn't press the self destruct button or is robbed by a lucky chip in again.

It's not just those three that are in the hunt though. There is a whole posse of players lurking just behind them and some (e.g. Simon Wakefield and Ben Curtis) played great stuff in the gales yesterday. It's shaping up to be a great day's golf - may the best Irish man win!!!!