18 Jul 2009

Woods and all New Zealanders out of British Open

8:29 am on 18 July 2009

The American golfer Tiger Woods and all the New Zealanders have missed the cut at the British Open in Scotland.

It's just the second time the 14-times major winner Woods has missed the cut at a major.

Mount Maunganui rookie Josh Geary was level with Woods at five over par after a 75 at a windy Turnberry.

Wellington's Mark Brown shot a 76 and Hamilton's David Smail blew out to nine over with a 79.

Michael Campbell has withdrawn, the 40-year-old dead last at 21 over and blaming his old shoulder injury.

The 59-year-old Tom Watson shares the lead on five under par with another American, Steve Marino.

The Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez, who led after the first day, has dropped to a share of fourth after a 73.