From under the umbrella …
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- August
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Let’s all give thanks again for Gortex.
If you’re coming down to Liberty National for The Barclays, pack the rain gear because we’ve been waiting several hours for the predicted let up. Or you can visit the merchandise tent where they still have some of those $12 ponchos/garbage bags.
They moved two pins before the start of play to avoid standing water, and the squeegee crews are standing by, but nobody’s complaining about the conditions. Not out loud, anyway.
“It held up pretty good,” said Ian Poulter, who shot a 1-over par 72. “It’s taken a lot of rain today. It’s obviously going to take some more this afternoon. It’s in great shape.”
Unlike the U.S. Open quagmire, there’s not a ridiculous amount of mud. Only the areas getting heavy foot traffic are beginning to get ugly.
The scores are ballooning, though.
Phil Mickelson shot a 75 this morning, but isn’t likely to miss the cut. He’s 3-over for the tournament, and the projected cut line is 4-over. Tiger Woods is 1-over through five holes, putting him at even for the tournament.
(Photo: Associated Press)
