Sunday, July 17, 2011

Players who have lead since round 2 and won the British Open

Darren Clarke is in great position to win his first major and British Open.  Before the tournament started he fit the profile of winners since 1980 well (see my previous posts) and he has had the lead since round 2.  Since 1980 9 players have led since round 2 and gone on to win as shown below.  Could this be Clarke's year?  Would be a great story.

Shots behind/ahead Shots ahead Shots ahead
2010 Oostthuizen -2 5 4
2006 Woods -1 1 1
2005 Woods 1 4 2
2002 Ernie Els -3 1 2
2000 Woods -1 3 6
1996 Tom Lehman -2 1 6
1992 Nick Faldo -2 3 4
1986 Greg Norman -4 2 1
1981 Bill Rogers -2 1 5

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