McDowell and Watney start strongly in World Challenge

Nick Watney topped the leaderboard after the first round of the World Challenge in California, with European Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell in a chasing pack of three.

McDowell and Watney start strongly in World Challenge
Fri, 30 Nov, 2012 - 07:48

Nick Watney topped the leaderboard after the first round of the World Challenge in California, with European Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell in a chasing pack of three.

Watney shot a five-under 67 to get the better of a strong 18-man field, with four birdies after the turn at Thousand Oaks.

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