Golfer Made U.S. Open History With Wild First Round
Summary
Golfer Keith Mitchell had a very up-and-down first round at the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Golf Club. After starting poorly with several bogeys, he made a strong comeback on the front nine, setting a new U.S. Open record with a score of 29.Key Facts
- Keith Mitchell started his round with a double bogey and a bogey on the first two holes.
- He was six-over par after the back nine, with four bogeys, one double bogey, and two pars.
- Mitchell scored four birdies and an eagle on the front nine.
- His front nine score of 29 set a new U.S. Open record at Shinnecock Hills.
- He is the first golfer in U.S. Open history to score 40 or worse on one nine and under 30 on the other in the same round.
- Mitchell ended the day six shots behind the leader.
- The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills has a 126-year history.
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