Only the Strong Survive: Woody Austin and John Rollins Battle the Elements at British Open
July 23rd, 2008 Posted in Sandler Training Golf Team
Fighting high winds and plunging temperatures, Sandler Training Golf Team stars Woody Austin and John Rollins competed last weekend at the British Open at the Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. It was rated the toughest course of the first 27 weeks of play by PGATour.com.
“Players were greeted with consistent winds that topped out around 40 mph during the third round,” the PGA’s Web site reported.
Nonetheless, Austin fought to a top 40 finish, which included a second round 72, just two over par, during a tournament when pars were in short supply. Rollins fought hard too, recording a tournament-high three birdies during the third round of play.
Austin began play in the same group as eventual winner Padraig Harrington, who was “laughing and sharing stories in between Austin’s shots,” according to The Canadian Press.
