Keith Mitchell finds himself at even par after the first 18 on Thursday. Not crazy, unless you watched how he got there.

Holes 10-18

Starting on the 10th hole at Shinnecock, he proceeded to double bogey (we accept you, one of us).  Unfortunately for him, the next 8 holes would include 4 more bogeys & zero birdies. He even bogey’d the par 5 on hole 16. Which if you’ve never heard Tigers tips for lowering your score he is vehemently against bogeys on par 5s.

Mitchell would end up shooting a 41 (dream 9 for me) on his first 9. Not gonna lie they had him in the first half.

Holes 1-9

Then somehow the sun shined through the dark clouds and found Mitchell’s game. Mitchell would go on to shoot a 29 on through his last 9,  Totaling 4 birdies, 1 eagle, & zero bogeys. Absolutely incredible golf by him when he needed it most.

Final Thoughts

I have obviously never played 9 as good as his awful front 9 today. But I have to imagine Mitchell returns tomorrow with the confidence to keep it going. Golf is tricky though and anything can happen. I’m hoping he’s dialed tomorrow for all 18.

Last thing: Guy had a great fit today. Looked like pure class, gotta think that had something to do with his back 9 come up.