Goosen Has 1 Shot Lead In WGC - Bridgestone Invitational

By Brooks Land on August 1st, 2008

Even though the big story this weekend is it won’t be Tiger draining the big putt or hitting the big shot, that doesn’t mean that this tournament won’t be full of excitement.

The early first round leader is Retief Goosen at -4, although he has sole position of the lead, he is followed closely by 17 people within 2 shots.

Some of these include one time Masters winners Zach Johnson and Phil Mickelson. Also at -2 is Rocco Mediate. Some surprise people in a not so good way are the likes of K.J Choi, Colin Montgomerie, and Boo Weekley.

Also a big surprise is our leader. He arrived late last night and had an early tee time! This obviously didn’t bother him! The course was in tip top shape after rain earlier in the week. Although the fairway was playing as rough and the rough was playing like well, there’s no real name for it! Some would call it Hell.

The conditions should get better through the weekend so it should turn out to be a thriller! I guess well just have to wait and see.

World Golf Championships Bridgestone Invitational First Round Leaderboard

1 Goosen SA 66 -4 18
2 V Singh Fij 67 -3 18
2 Chopra Swe 67 -3 18
2 Z Johnson US 67 -3 18
2 T Clark SA 67 -3 18
6 O’Hair US 68 -2 18
6 Reavie US 68 -2 18
6 Strange Aus 68 -2 18
6 C Campbell US 68 -2 18
6 Mickelson US 68 -2 18
6 St Webster Eng 68 -2 18
6 Snedeker US 68 -2 18
6 DiMarco US 68 -2 18
6 Cink US 68 -2 18
6 C Howell III US 68 -2 18
6 Stricker US 68 -2 18
6 Furyk US 68 -2 18
6 Leonard US 68 -2 18
6 Mediate US 68 -2 18