Posted on January 7, 2024 in News.
Chris Kirk leader of The Sentry after moving day
In ambush after the first two rounds, Chris Kirk becomes leader of the first tournament of 2024! Thanks to a card of 66 (-7) and a total of -21, the American takes the lead in The Sentry rankings, ahead of young left-hander Akshay Bhatia, second by one stroke. Jordan Spieth (USA), Xander Schauffele (USA) and Byeong Hun An (COR) are third at -19. The world number 1, leader of the first two rounds, Scottie Scheffler, did not find the rhythm this Saturday and fell to sixth place in the ranking with a “single card” of -2.
Change of leader for this moving day in Hawaii! Scottie Scheffler after a rather sad day in 71 (-2), leaves his leadership chair to another American: Chris Kirk. The winner of the 2023 Honda Classic, placed at the front since the start of the event in Kapalua, scored 66 (-7) on his third lap to take sole lead of The Sentry. However, starting with a bogey from the 3rd, Kirk will only score pars and birdies at the end of the game to sign a -21 total at the clubhouse.
Clutch save from Chris Kirk 👏
After his tee shot ended up in the penalty area, he buried the long putt for par to maintain the co-lead @TheSentry. pic.twitter.com/pMoaAfEReG
- PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 7, 2024
He is followed by the young 21-year-old American left-hander Akshay Bhatia, second at -20. After his superb card of 64 (-9), Bhatia repeated a great performance this Saturday with a card of 66 (-7), bogey-free.
Three men then share third place at -19: Jordan Spieth (USA), Xander Schauffele (USA) and Byeong Hun An (COR). Jordan Spieth as usual delivered some spectacular shots bringing the crowd to their feet, including a great “drive on the deck” at 9, allowing him to score a final birdie on his way.
Driver off the deck for @JordanSpieth 👀
A birdie on No. 9 moves him to T3 @TheSentry. pic.twitter.com/ZlsClk4gDz
- PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 6, 2024
Harris English ends his round with the score of the day: 64 (-9) with two bogeys. The American had signed a crazy first nine holes (starting from 10) with five birdies and an eagle and a passage halfway through at -7. He is 6th at -18.
That's on moving day 🤙#TheSentry pic.twitter.com/pxlZrUW5J5
— The Sentry (@TheSentry) January 7, 2024
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