MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) " Spain's Rafa Cabrera-Bello was the only player to give thanks to the stiff south-westerly wind that buffeted the field in the World Cup's opening round on Thursday. The teams are hoping for calmer conditions for Friday's fourball second round that is more tournament-familiar than the first round's alternate shot format. While U.S. pair Rickie Fowler and Jimmy Walker lamented being away from home for Thanksgiving, winning the World Cup is firmly in their sights. But this course is always tough even without wind, so it was a really good round," Langasque said. Swede David Lingmerth reflected the relief of all competitors that the four-ball format permits them to all to play like a regular tournament for the second round.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 24, 2016 07:48 UTC