The Zurich Classic is an excellent opportunity for PGA journeymen to capture Official World Golf Ranking and FedEx Cup points while many of the first tier players, except for Jason Day and Rickie Fowler, take a week off. It's going to be a long day for much of the field, as tournament
organizers will look to complete the opening round and get as much of
the second round completed as possible. Day and Fowler likely will have a
tough time completing their rounds before nightfall, but it will be key
for both to maintain their current pace in order to climb the standings
and remain within striking distance heading into the weekend. Play was interrupted for much of the afternoon as storms rolled
through, but Stuard was able to set the early mark as he looks for his
first win. Leading the chase pack is Goosen, a two-time U.S. Open champ
who hasn't won since 2009, while Fowler (68) and world No. 1 Day (69) remain in the mix after solid starts.
Stuard only has one top-25 finish
in six starts this season, but he got going quickly in the Big Easy.
Stuard made five front-nine birdies and added three more circles on his
inward half, signing for a bogey-free 64 that gave him the overnight
lead and marked his lowest score of the season.
Goosen hasn't lifted a trophy on the PGA Tour since the Vaslpar Championship seven long years ago, but the 47-year-old is contending once again after a
7-under 65. Goosen had six birdies en route to a front-nine 30,
including three straight birdies on Nos. 7-9 without making a putt over
12 feet.So which player has the edge heading to weekend play? Share your predictions here at the Pro Golf Tour:
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