Smålänningen started with two straight birdies, made five birdies in the first seven holes and although the ball found the back of some of the many bunkers on the course he acquired New birdie opportunities.
– It is a really tough course, and it was really tough conditions with the wind. But I got a flying start and managed to put a few putts. Nine were really good, said Lingmerth at the press conference.
In the last majorn, the British Open a month ago, did the Swede alike – began beaming with seven birdies on the first nine holes before he started losing.
– It hit me actually today, but the idea of the British Open disappeared quickly.
Lingmerth said victory at the US tour in June gave him confidence and was the start of a series of races where he has had a chance to win.
– So I hope I can continue play well and be fighting for victory on Sunday, he said.
– I know I can play well, but at the same time I take one thing at a time.
For Henrik Stenson , it was worse. Three bogeys, a double bogey and only one birdie took him to four over par and a shared 102nd place. The position is shared by Carl Pettersson who received a cancellation place for the competition.
World number one Rory McIlroy, who made a comeback after a foot injury, was one under par and is, along with world number two Jordan Spieth, tied for 24th place, five strokes behind leader Johnson.
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