But once the grounds crew got at it with squeegees and pumps and the breeze wafted over the ancient turf, it firmed up quickly and the assault on par picked up pretty much where it left off Thursday.
DeLaet was even par through 22 holes but figured he had to shoot 3- or 4-under to make the cut “and felt like a 5-handicap”. It’s a national championship, but definitely third fiddle to the US Open and this past week’s Open Championship.
Premier League clubs interested in the services of Alexandre Lacazette have been served a blow in their pursuit of the Lyon striker after manager Hubert Fournier insisted the Frenchman wants to stay at the Ligue 1 outfit this summer.
Five-eighth Sopoaga and lock Broadhurst are the only two newcomers in an All Blacks side that still doesn’t include left wing Julian Savea because Steve Hansen wants him to improve his fitness before unleashing him against the Wallabies.
Pedro has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United and Chelsea in recent weeks as the clubs consider triggering his £22m release clause, and Busquets admits that it is understandable why his fellow Spaniard is considered leaving.
Daniel Ricciardo is hoping for a slice of déjà vu from the Hungarian Grand Prix after qualifying fourth, the grid position he won last year’s race from.
Following an admission by a professional Counter-Strike player (…what?) that he and many “all” of his colleagues were using Adderall, the Electronic Sports League will be putting into effect an anti-doping policy to prevent future PED abuse amongst their competitors.