Chopra way behind, Choi leads in US golf

Daniel Chopra was lying way behind in the 78th spot after shooting a two-over 73 in the $6.2 million Northern Trust Open, but the Asian players continued their great start on the US PGA Tour as Korea's K J Choi took the lead with a fine six-under 65.

Updated on: Feb 15, 2008, 22:45:10 IST

IANS | By HT Correspondent, Los Angeles

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Daniel Chopra was lying way behind in the 78th spot after shooting a two-over 73 in the $6.2 million Northern Trust Open, but the Asian players continued their great start on the US PGA Tour as Korea's K J Choi took the lead with a fine six-under 65.

Interestingly, Korean-born American Kevin Na is in the second place with a 66.

The first round was still incomplete with 17 players needing to come back Tuesday to finish it.

Chopra, born in Stockholm, but raised in India, shot a double bogey on his tenth hole, the first of the course, and that spoilt the day for him day as he ended with a 73. Chopra bogeyed the 15th and 16th holes, but did get a birdie on the 17th. He also had a birdie on fifth.

Chopra started the season with a win in Mercedes Benz Championship and Choi won the Sony Open. Na finished tied fourth at Sony Open as well as FBR Open.

Stay updated with the latest sports news, including latest headlines and updates from the Olympics 2024, where Indian athletes will compete for glory in Paris. Catch all the action from tennis Grand Slam tournaments, follow your favourite football teams and players with the latest match results, and get the latest on international hockey tournaments and series.