Ace 12 gives lead to Spanish duo, Sergio Garcia and Jose Manuel Lara
The breakthrough that the Spanish golfer, Sergio Garcia, was looking for is finally at his disposal.
With his pairing alongside his countryman Jose Manuel Lara, the pair was able to score 71 and 70, respectively, to lead in the first round of the star studded line-up of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Open.
For the 32-year-old golfer the event has taken an optimistic start, when World No. 17, Garcia, was able to entertain the audience attending the event, when his seven-iron effort took two bounces and gently rolled into the cup. For the Spaniard it was definitely
the moment of the day.
However, this feeling of extreme delight was fleeting, as with the very next bogey, he fell on the earth with a bang.
This was later followed by five consecutive closing pars shot by the golfer. With the help of such shots, Garcia, at this event, was able to get off the mark at one-under 71.
This score is four points adrift from the top notch players like Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy.
Two years older Lara, who has also been able to claim twin victories at the European Cup, was also able to march one step ahead than this countryman by shooting a 70.
In addition to this, Italian golfer Matteo Manassero was also able to include himself in the list of competitors by ending his play for the day with a score of 73.
It is anticipated that he will be a tough opponent for the Spanish duo.
According to pundits, it is being expected that Garcia will definitely emerge as a serious threat to the top tier golfers as the event will unfold.
It is important to mention here that Garcia still has to claim a victory in a major event by defeating his rival Tiger Woods.
Abu Dhabi HSBC Open is the perfect platform that has provided him with the perfect opportunity to fulfill his aim.
It is being said that the recent back-to-back victories he has been able to attain will definitely help in boosting his level of motivation.
They will also help him concentrate on his mission with greater effectiveness. The start of the event is definitely the way he speculated it to be.
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