At the 2020 British Open, Stewart Cink made a strong start to his tournament by shooting a four-under-par 68 in the opening round. The 50-year-old golfer is aiming to become the oldest winner in the event’s history.
Cink’s round included five birdies and one bogey. He was one of only four players to shoot under par in the first round, and he is currently tied for 11th place.
If Cink is able to win the tournament, he will surpass Harry Vardon as the oldest winner of the British Open. Vardon won the event in 1914 at the age of 46. Cink is also looking to become the oldest major champion in golf history, a title currently held by Julius Boros, who won the PGA Championship in 1968 at the age of 48.
Cink has had a successful career in golf, winning six PGA Tour events, including the 2009 British Open. He has also been a consistent presence on the leaderboard at major tournaments in recent years, finishing in the top 10 at the 2018 Masters and 2019 U.S. Open.
Cink’s impressive opening round at the British Open has put him in a great position to make history. If he can continue his strong play over the next three rounds, he may become the oldest winner of the tournament and make golf history.
