One week after Henrik Stenson won The Open, fellow Swede Jesper Parnevik is trying to capture the 50-and-over version.
Parnevik shot 4-under 68 Friday at Carnoustie and is one back of leader Kohki Idoki at The Senior Open.
Parnevik praised Stenson for becoming the first Swedish man to win a major title on the regular circuit. The triumph has inspired him this week, a few hours from Royal Troon.
Putting has been key to Parnevik’s success. He said that he got advice from Greg Kraft at The Senior Players and though he doesn’t yet feel comfortable with the changes, it has contributed to five birdies and one eagle through two rounds, compared to only one bogey.