Morland ready to go low as he bids to
David Morland IV will go in search of his maiden Legends Tour title when he takes a one-stroke lead into the final round of the Scottish Senior Open hosted by Paul Lawrie at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.
The Canadian added a twounder-par round of 69 to his opening round of 68 to reach five-under-par, one stroke clear of Englishman Peter Baker, Argentine Ricardo Gonzalez and Scotland’s Gary Orr, who share second place on four under.
There was a delay of more than two-and-a-half hours at the start of the day due to heavy rain and fog and, although play was able to resume, the early groups had to battle the conditions to post a score.
“I got off to a little bit of a slow start but with the weather, the first couple of holes were when we had the downpour and we were wondering if it was ever going to end but then it cleared and got a little windier,” said Morland.
“The front nine played a little tougher into the wind and then it switched to more of a crosswind on the back nine.
“It played a little bit easier than the front side. We didn’t come to Scotland for calm conditions.
“It definitely played a little bit harder today and this is the way links is supposed to be played.”
The 2020 Qualifying School graduate has three professional wins to his name and will today have to keep a chasing pack at bay to earn his first victory in Europe.
“I’m going to have to go low,”