Williams Halves Two Palmer Cup Matches
June 10, 2011
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GREENWICH, Conn. - Washington sophomore Chris Williams halved his two matches during second day action of the Palmer Cup and Europe took an 8.5-7.5 lead over the United States on Friday.
Williams paired with Oregon's Daniel Miernicki in the morning to conclude foursome play which was halted after eight holes on Thursday. The American duo rallied to tie up Europeans Jeff Karlsson and Robert Karlsson after trailing by one hole late in the match. Williams and Miernicki birdied No. 16 while their European counterparts scored par to knot up the match -- a result that would stand.
Europe ended up winning foursome play 2.5-1.5 to enter singles matches trailing the United States 4.5-3.5. The Europeans ended up winning four singles matches, losing two and tying two to take the lead heading into Saturday's final eight single matches.
Williams took on Ignacio Elvira, who just completed his senior year at Texas A&M, and needed to rally from two strokes down after 10 holes to end up tied. Williams won the first hole but Elvira won Nos. 5 and 6. The Spaniard would extend the lead to 2-up at the turn with a birdie on No. 9. Williams would square the match with wins at No. 11 and 12. Elvira claimed No. 13 to regain the lead. Williams would take No. 15 with par and the two players would halve the remaining holes.
Final-round singles matches will begin from the Stanwich Club at 8:30 a.m. ET Saturday.
Williams is scheduled to face off against Swede Henrik Norlander. Norlander just wrapped up his sophomore season for national championship Augusta State.
Williams won his four ball match on Thursday and has accounted for two points through the first two days of action.
