Steele 77th at Texas Open
By Jack Clark
Brendan Steele in his current Facebook profile picture. Photo courtesy Brendan Steele
Brendan Steele had a rough time at the Texas Open in San Antonio last week posting a 7-over-par 70-76-76-73 — 295 to finish in 77th place.
The Idyllwild native’s stats were atypical for him. His drives averaged nearly 300 yards but into only 36% of the fairways, and playing from the rough resulted in hitting only 39% of the greens in regulation. However, he actually gained more than a quarter stroke per day against the field with his putter.
Brendan will be taking this week off.
They weren’t all troubles. Brendan Steele took time out to show appreciation to one in our country’s service. But the Torrey Pines South Course took a bite out of Steele today, Saturday. Despite his best efforts, he could muster only a 2-over-par 74, which puts him 1-under par for the tournament in a tie for 46th…
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