Greetings from Traverse City, Michigan, USA!

The tournament started off without a hitch with thanks to volunteers and hard-working organizing committee — particularly the Rules Committee!   Two golf courses were used to accommodate 111 golfers – second to Scotland 2010’s record of 115 golfers.  The Wolverine course was the venue for ladies and senior men; the Bear course was venue for the men.  The ladies’ first group reported in at approximately at 7 am EST for their 7:15 am tee-off.   The senior men groups followed with the first tee-off time at 8:09 am.  The Men’s teed off at 7:30 am EST.

The first day has proven challenging for every golfer in the first round of the four rounds.  The weather was not favourable as it was cold most of the day; heavy rain hit the golf courses after 11 AM EST.   Groups, who teed off between 7:15 am and 8:27 am had the advantage of dealing with bad weather.

Two golfers withdrew to personal health reasons.  Both golfers were very distraught after spending months preparing for this presitigious golf tournament.  Their families, friends, and fans are pouring in lots of support to the non-playing golfers.  Overall, the golfers played quite well in spite the cold weather.

The top 3 ladies were Andrea Hjellegjerde of Norway at 76, Patti Lopez of the USA at 76, and Leonie Warringa at 77.  They have set a new standard at the 2014 WDGC.  We have never had lady golfers set the tone at a WDGC like this.  Quite a feat!

The top 3 senior men were Kenneth Hoffman of Canada at 79, Keith Worek of USA at 80, and John Rush of USA at 80.  There were 9 golfers with put to 5 strokes behind the second place scores.  This will be a close competition in the 2nd round!

The top 3 men were Jack Besley of Australia at 75, Paul Waring of England at 76, and Hans Elgaard of Denmark at 77.  Three other men golfers scored below 80 as well.  We will see out the scores come out after the 2nd round.

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To view the compete scores, please visit the WDGC 2014 website by clicking here.