Olazabal shares lead with newcomer Tambellini
AFP, April, 2004
DULUTH (AFP) — Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal fired a seven-under par 65 to grab a share of the first-round lead at the BellSouth Classic alongside US tour newcomer Roger Tambellini.
Tambellini, a 29-year-old Californian who earned his PGA Tour card at qualifying school, arrived at the TPC at Sugarloaf on Thursday morning when the temperature was near freezing.
"It's not something that I would have ever dreamed of doing this morning, waking up freezing to your bones," said Tambellini, who made the cut in three of his first six starts this year, including a tie for 25th at the Buick Invitational.
His seven-under effort was matched in the afternoon by Spain's Olazabal. By the time Olazabal took the course, the temperature had climbed to 55 (F).
"I guess this morning ...