The start of the second round of the John Deere Classic was marred by unfortunate news. First, Nicholas Lindheim had to withdraw due to a back injury and just now, shortly after, another one joins the list. Andrew Putnam, a golfer with $16 million in career earnings, had to withdraw due to a back injury as well.
Andrew Putnam withdrew from the John Deere Classic midway through Friday's second round due to a back injury. Putnam, 36, started on the back nine and carded a double-bogey at the par-4 18th hole before pulling out.
Canadian Taylor Pendrith fired a 7-under 64 on the second day of action at the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn., to take a two-shot lead Friday. Now 12 under for the tournament, Pendrith built off a first-round 66, pocketing birdies on Nos.
We know who the favorites are for this year's Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. But what about the golfers who are a little off the radar or facing some long odds?