US Open: Retief Goosen and Sergio Garcia Share Second Place, Tiger Woods Criticized for Breach of Etiquette

As the US Open at Pinehurst No2 enters its second day, Retief Goosen and Sergio Garcia share the second place with 138, two-under-par, behind the leaders Olin Browne and Jason Gore. Goosen, the defending champion, seeks to prove his worth and secure a third US Open title in five years, despite feeling that he didn't receive the recognition he deserved for his past victories. Garcia, 25, is a rising star in golf, striving to play smart golf and seeking to emulate his laid-back friend and role model, Goosen.

Key Takeaways:

• Retief Goosen shares the second place with Sergio Garcia and Olin Browne, two-under-par behind the leaders.
• Goosen aims to prove his worth and secure a third US Open title in five years, despite feeling unrecognized for his past victories.
• Garcia, 25, is a rising star in golf, seeking to emulate Goosen's laid-back and easy-going approach to the game.
• Garcia is striving to play smart golf and has deliberately sought to reduce his aggressive and swashbuckling style of play.
• Tiger Woods, despite a tidy 71, has been criticized for a breach of etiquette after dragging his putter along the surface on the ninth green.
• Woods has been warned by the USGA that he will be disciplined if there is any repetition of this behavior.
• Other notable golfers, including David Toms, Michael Campbell, and Lee Westwood, remain within sight of the lead, despite falling back in the standings.

Statistics:

• Retief Goosen's scorecard: 68 (par 70) + 70 (par 70) = 138 (two-under-par)
• Sergio Garcia's scorecard: 69 (par 70) + 71 (par 70) = 140
• Olin Browne's scorecard: 67 (par 70) + 71 (par 70) = 138
• Tiger Woods' scorecard: 70 (par 70) + 71 (par 70) = 141
• Peter Hedblom's lowest round of the championship: 66 (par 70)
• Phil Mickelson's score: 77 (par 70) + 77 (par 70) = 154

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