Birdie: Oakmont
Worries that Thursday’s multiple downpours would leave the course vulnerable were overblown. Yes, Andrew Landry turned in a 66, and was joined by 10 other players who finished Round 1 under par (Only eight players broke par in the entire 2007 tournament). Conversely, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler were a collective 21 over in their inaugural Oakmont tours. Moreover, 20 players shot 78 or higher, including Zach Edmonson, who had to make a three-footer on his 18th hole to break 90. -- J.B.