Champion Tour golfers get early tee times to beat the wind in Friday's opening round of Shaw Charity Classic
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The Shaw Charity Classic got off to an earlier start than planned Friday.
The Shaw Charity Classic got off to an earlier start than planned Friday.
A weather forecast that predicted high winds for the afternoon resulted in organizers sending golfers off in threesomes from both the first and 10th holes beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Some bold-faced Canadian names had a few magical moments Friday, including former Calgary resident Stephen Ames, who drained a birdie on the 11th hole to get to three under. Ames stumbled a bit, but still finished the day at one under.
Former Masters champ Mike Weir made four birdies on the back nine, including one at the 18th hole, to roll in at three under for the day.
Other prominent players include another former Masters champ, Freddie Couples, who drained a birdie on 18 to finish the day at two under.
The leader after one round was Tim Petrovic who shot an-eight under par score of 62.
