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Cameron Young played for the first time Old Course in St Andrews He had one of his best moments in golf. The most recent one was even better.
in that British Open debutYoung made his way around the course in a gentle breeze and finished with a long two-put birdie to 8-under 64 for a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy in the middle of the first start.
Young, whose father is a longtime supporter at Sleepy Hollow in New York, first came to Scotland in 2010 when he was 13. He played some of the famous courses in the area – St Andrews, Carnoustie, North Berwick – not knowing then that he would pursue a career in golf as well.
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Cameron Young of America plays a shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
“Whenever you step foot on the first tee or 18th green or wherever, it’s no secret how special this place is,” Young said. “And that’s definitely been a goal for an Open Championship. And it’s a little extra special for me to be here for the first time.”
He is also not sure that he did his best for his opening round. His tee shots weren’t always going where he was looking. But in his short time at St Andrews, he learned enough about where to go and how to play the centuries-old course to get right.
Young walked out at 31. He drove off the green on par-4 12th, pitched back 8 feet and reached 7-under par for the birdie. A record score was within reach at St Andrews on a good day for scoring.
Cameron Young of America on the 18th Green during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course on Thursday July 14, 2022 in St Andrews, Scotland.
(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
But he did a three-put on the 14th to level. His 10-foot birdie chance in 15th out of the cup. He missed another good opportunity on the next hole from 15 feet.
Still, the 25-year-old New Yorker had some complaints. He loves Lynx golf.
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“I don’t think I honestly thought much about it,” Young said. “You can play here every day for a year and you’ll just scratch the surface of what you can know about this place. Golf courses have so many humps and limitations and little nuances that we can’t wait for four or five days.” I can never know when I have to prepare.”
for that trip? He still has great memories, none at the top of St Andrews.
He said, “My dad asked permission to play the back tee. I think it’s something you have to do, if I remember correctly.” “So when we came out with the R&A building to hit our first tee shot, a bunch of R&A members were probably watching. And I’m glad I didn’t know. I bet I panicked Would have been on my mind.”
Now detecting Young’s pulse is difficult. He’s been feeling around this game for quite some time now that he doesn’t have much to go on. It’s a perfect start, and for now, that’s all.
He said, “I’m glad I scored 64. I’m glad I’m still leading the Open Championship, as far as I know, but that’s not going to change how I look an hour from now.” I feel.”
Cameron Young of America plays from the third tee during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
(AP photo/Alastair Grant)
His opening year on the PGA Tour is one of the best, although Young is not satisfied as he has not won. He was in the world’s top 500 a year ago. He is now ranked 32nd, thanks to four top-three finishes, including at . also includes PGA Championshipwhere he finished one shot from a playoff at Southern Hills.
Now he can only hope for one more chance in the final Major of the year.
His father, David Young, is a master professional with the PGA of America. He thought a trip to Scotland was important for his son to find a genuine passion for golf.
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David Young said at the PGA Championship, “It was raining like the first four days, and I have these pictures of him getting wet wearing his Rangier up to his knees.” “I’m thinking, ‘After this trip, this kid will never want to play golf again.’ But it did the exact opposite. It got him excited about it.”