77 players teed it up on the opening day of the WGC Bridgestone Invitiational at Firestone Country Club. With no cut players know they have four rounds to make a score and take home the third World Golf Championship of the year. Here's a look at the best facts and figures from today's play.
65- Low round of the day from Danny Lee. The Kiwi has finished in the top four in three of his last four events including a win at the The Greenbrier Classic.
-53- Lee's score to par over his last 19 rounds.
8- Greens in Regulation for Graeme McDowell today. However, he managed to scramble his way to 66, his third straight round of four under par at Firestone.
9- Greens in Regulation for Troy Merritt. The winner on the PGA Tour last week shot an opening round 82.
26- Weeks since Graeme McDowell last finished in the top 25 in an event (T9th, Omega Dubai Desert Classic).
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- Opening round for Rickie Fowler. Third straight time the 26 year old has opened with that score at the WGC Bridgestone Invitational.
68.3- Sergio Garcia’s first round scoring average the WGC Bridgestone Invitational entering today. The Spaniard shot an opening round 71 today that included a nine on the par four eighth hole.
68- Opening round from Victor Dubuisson. Tied for his lowest score in a World Golf Championship.
667- The yardage of the par five 16th hole. Bubba Watson was over the back of the green in two shots after a 369 yard drive and a 296 yard fairway wood.
9- Times Justin Rose found the fairway with a drive over 300 yards long today. The World Number Eight shot an opening round 67.
14- Consecutive rounds of par or better for Rose at this event.
4- Englishman shot 68 or better in round one: Rose, Casey, Poulter and Westwood.
52- WGC events played by Lee Westwood, more than anyone else in the history of the game. However, the Englishman is yet to win one.
70- Jordan Spieth’s score today. In five rounds at Firestone Country Club, the 22 year old is yet to break par.
3-Instagram posts from Rory McIlroyin the last 24 hours. He may not be in the field this week but it appears he may be ready to return next week.
