"Shane Lowry duked out a steely 68 yesterday. Birdie at the 18th sent him away with a cheery look on his face. But he's handed that shot back immediately with a careless three-putt on his first hole of the day, the 10th. Back to -1 for the 2019 Open winner. Also heading in the wrong direction early doors: the 2010 champion Martin Kaymer, who bogeys 2 to fall out of the big leading group."
"Share Only one player went bogey-free yesterday: Patrick Reed. The 2018 Masters champion has already won twice on the DP World Tour this year, as well as contending a play-off in another tournament. And he competed hard at Augusta last month. He's in form, and with his talent for and enjoyment of battling through things, might be a good shout this week. His opening drive today is wayward, and he's forced to chop out from the cabbage, but he wedges his third from 50 yards to eight feet and calmly tidies up to keep his blemish-free record in tact."
"Share Block party. It's happening again. He's happening again. Michael Block, the club pro who lit up the 2023 tournament with three rounds of 70 and a 71 that included an ace with Rory McIlroy in attendance, is doing it again. A round of 70 yesterday, and now a 20-foot putt for birdie at the par-three 5th. He's -1 overall and already beginning to dream of making the cut. It'd be an early birthday present: he's 50 next month. Good luck finding a single punter at Aronimink who won't be cheering him on."
"About the weather. It shouldn't be too different to the first day. A little bit warmer, but with the wind expected to occasionally pick up again. It's blowing pretty briskly right now. There's not much chance of rain, and the course didn't get a soaking tonight, so it'll be a little bit firmer and t"
Shane Lowry carded a 68 and started the day with a birdie at the 18th, but a careless three-putt on the 10th sent him back to -1. Martin Kaymer, the 2010 champion, bogeyed twice early to fall out of the leading group. Scottie Scheffler is scheduled to tee off shortly, with several players positioned at -3 and -2. Patrick Reed, the only player bogey-free yesterday, is in strong form after winning twice on the DP World Tour this year and contending a playoff elsewhere. Reed’s drive is wayward, but he wedges from 50 yards to eight feet and makes the putt to remain blemish-free. Michael Block, the club pro who previously impressed with an ace, shot 70 and is already chasing birdies, including a 20-foot attempt at the par-three 5th. Weather is expected to be similar to the first day, with warmer temperatures, brisk wind, minimal rain, and a firmer course.
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