Snedeker races ahead after Mahan withdraws
Print Edition
Hunter Mahan gave up the lead in the Canadian Open when his wife went into labor before Brandt Snedeker grabbed the top spot a few hours later on Saturday.
Mahan was 13 under after two rounds when he got a call before he was scheduled to tee off on Saturday saying wife Kandi had gone into labor.
The American rushed to the airport for a flight to Texas.
“I received exciting news a short time ago that my wife Kandi has gone into labor with our first child,” Mahan said.
“Kandi and I are thrilled about the addition to the Mahan family and we look forward to returning to the RBC Canadian Open in the coming years.”
Snedeker had a 9-under 63 at Glen Abbey to take the lead after the rain-delayed third round. He won the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February for his fifth PGA Tour victory.
“I know how to handle it and I know what to expect tomorrow especially on a golf course like this,” Snedeker said. “I’m not too concerned about my number right now. I know what I have to do tomorrow.”
The 2012 FedExCup champion had nine birdies in a bogey-free round. “I knew I had a chance if I could keep the momentum going after the first six holes and I could really ride it out and do something special today,” Snedeker said.
There was an 80-minute delay because of showers and lightning.
Dustin Johnson also shot 63 for a share of fifth at 11 under with John Merrick (72), Greg Owen (67), Charley Hoffman (67) and Kyle Stanley (66).
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
