Bohn turns deaf ear to Colonial advantage
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May 29, 2010, Saturday
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AMERICAN Jason Bohn shrugged off total deafness in his left ear to make some noise at the Colonial Invitational by charging into a three-way share of the lead in Thursday's first round.
A month after winning his second PGA Tour title at the New Orleans Classic, Bohn fired a sizzling seven-under 63 on a steamy but calm day to set the pace with compatriots Jeff Overton and PGA Tour rookie Blake Adams.
Britain's Brian Davis opened with a seven-birdie 64 at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas, while Swede Carl Pettersson and former Masters champion Zach Johnson of the United States were among nine players knotted on 65.
Twice winner Phil Mickelson, who would replace Tiger Woods as world No. 1 should he triumph this week, had a day to forget as he battled to a 71 that included a double-bogey at the par-four seventh.
Bohn woke up with stabbing ear pain in the morning but the ailment did not seem to affect him out on the course as he birdied five of the first nine holes to reach the turn in five-under 30.
With his driving and short game in impeccable shape, he picked up further shots at the 11th, 13th and 17th before marring a superb display with a bogey at the last after over-hitting the green with his approach.
"I got off to a good start and made a couple of nice 15, 20-foot putts for birdie to kind of get my round rolling," Bohn told reporters after needing only 26 putts in all.
"Then I hit a couple of close shots and was able to capitalize. I putted very well. I drove my golf ball extremely well, put it in good position to attack the flag sticks."
His only concern was his congested left ear and he planned to see a doctor as soon as possible after the opening round. "I woke up this morning with sharp shooting pains," said the 37-year-old whose two sons came down with ear infections last week. "I have had some congestion so my left ear is completely gone.
Double major winner John Daly, British world No. 8 Paul Casey and Australian Day opened with matching 66s while defending champion Steve Stricker returned a 68.
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