Scott shares Safeway Open first round leadhome/Sports/Golf/Scott shares Safeway Open first round leadSAN FRANCISCO: Australian Adam Scott rolled in a 54-foot eagle putt on the way to a seven-under par 65 and a share of the first-round lead Thursday (Friday in Manila) in the US PGA Tour Safeway Open in Napa, California. The duo were one stroke in front of Italy’s 2018 British Open champion Francesco Molinari and American Matthew NeSmith. So I kind of feel like I’m in the same place now.”Scott, playing Silverado for the first time, found it to his liking. Looks similar to Australia, so I feel quite comfortable out there.”In addition to his eagle bomb, Scott rolled in a 32-foot birdie at the 14th. “I’ve been rolling some long ones in, which is obviously very helpful no matter what they’re for, par or birdie or eagle.

Source: Manila Times September 27, 2019 17:37 UTC