Anirban Lahiri hung in tenaciously despite having problems with his putting, to make the cut at the the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio.
Anirban Lahiri hung in tenaciously despite having problems with his putting, to make the cut at the the Memorial in Dublin, Ohio.
The 28-year-old Lahiri, who finished tied sixth last week for his best finish in 2016, shot even par 72 with three birdies and three bogeys, including in last three holes, to be two-under 142 and right on the cut line here last night.
Brendan Steele, whose only PGA Tour win was in his rookie season five years ago, shot a five-under 67 Friday and was tied for the lead with past Memorial champion Matt Kuchar (66). Steele and Kuchar were at 12-under 132.
The cut was at two-under 142, the lowest since Jack Nicklaus started this tournament in 1976.
Prominent among those missing the cut were Rickie Fowler, Paul Casey, Hideki Matsuyama and Ernie Els.
Jordan Spieth looked as though he might be on the wrong side of the cut line when he opened with two bogeys in four holes. He made six birdies over his last 12 holes for a 68 to at least stay in range.
“It was a very frustrating day. I hit it pretty good but got no results. I made two or three errors which were evidence of inexperience on this golf course and my putter remained unresponsive for the second consecutive day. But having survived the cut, I can hopefully get some momentum on the weekend,” the 55th ranked Lahiri said.
Rory McIlroy was mildly disappointed with his 66, but only because he played the last seven holes in even par.
