Golf: Irwin is outright leader again

Hale Irwin is the outright leader of the US Open after five hours' play at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2001 - 18:47

Hale Irwin is the outright leader of the US Open after five hours' play at Southern Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

With world number one Tiger Woods not teeing off until 6.30pm, Irwin took the opportunity to grab the early headlines.

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