UNIVERSITY PLACE, Washington (Reuters) - Henrik Stenson, one of the best players not to win a major, took a positive first step toward erasing that moniker when he tied for the clubhouse lead during the first round at the U.S. Open on Thursday.
Stenson ticked all the boxes necessary for an excellent score, maintaining a good mental attitude, striking the ball well and, near the end, finding his touch on the greens to roll in four birdies in the final five holes.
“Mentally I was in a good place,” the Swede told reporters after joining Dustin Johnson on five-under 65 with half the field back in the clubhouse at Chambers Bay.