US Senior Open: Five To Watch From The Chasing Pack At The Weekend
By Adam McGee
As play gets underway on the weekend at the US Senior Open, who could emerge from the star-studded chasing pack to challenge Joey Sindelar’s lead?
The Donald Ross designed Scioto Country Club in Ohio is providing a tough test for the best Senior golfers in the world and heading into the weekend at the US Senior Open, the leaderboard seems set up for an exciting finish.
Revamped by Jack Nicklaus in 2008, who learned to play the game at this very course, renovations have been ongoing to get one of the game’s great old courses ready to test the game’s elite once again.
Thirty years on from hosting its last US Senior Open, the venue has proven difficult for the best players over the age of 50.
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After the first two rounds on the par 70 course, Joey Sindelar held a two shot lead over Gene Sauers.
Lurking menacingly behind that duo though is a host of experienced winners from the PGA, European and indeed Champions Tours.
With the leaders underway on day three, who should you be watching closely over the next two rounds? Which member of the chasing pack is most likely to make a big move?
Let’s take a look at some of the chasing pack who certainly have what it takes.
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