Jonathan Thomson took the lead after the first round of Made in Denmark after he posted opening round 64 for 8 under par in rainy Silkeborg. A group of six players shared the second place at 6 under, two behind the leader Thomson. One of tournament favorites – Lee Westwood finished at 4 under par after he recorded four birdies in his last five holes for the day. Local favorite Thorbjorn Olesen had a bad day and finished at one over par and shares 93rd place after round one.
Current leaderboard:
After 18 holes:
-8 Thomson
-6 Bjerregaard
-6 Rumford
-6 Bezuidenhout
-6 Geary
-6 BaldwinAll #MiD18 scores: https://t.co/RhQ9hreTpq pic.twitter.com/F1BnbTOKpm
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 30, 2018
If Eddie Pepperell wins this week most probably he will make Europe Ryder Cup team.
He needs to win to qualify for the Ryder Cup.
Eagles like this will help! #MiD18 pic.twitter.com/kbsILN9giQ
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 30, 2018
Europe Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjorn also had a good day and finished at 2 under.
At this rate, he might pick himself!
Bjorn's fifth birdie in six holes. #MiD18 pic.twitter.com/l530lSp6W0
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) August 30, 2018
Second round tee times can be seen here.
