Casey and Hanson take charge in the Kingdom of Bahrain

 CASEY, Paul       -16

HANSON, Peter  -16

Many will label Casey’s strong play as some sort of Ryder Cup redemption for being snubbed in the Ryder Cup selection.

CLARKE, Darren     -15

KINGSTON, James  -15

If Clarke went on to win, it would be as popular as asking the country if they would be in favor of lowering taxes.

JIMÉNEZ, Miguel Angel       -14

The man with swag—Jimenez. Besides, he don’t need no stinkin putter! He made 3 birdies in 5 holes with his wedge yesterday.

EDFORS, Johan                     -13

MANASSERO, Matteo          -13

GALLACHER, Stephen        -13

Young Matteo is low Italian at only 18 years old, but doesn’t play like it.

MOLINARI, Francesco        -12

MOLINARI, Edoardo           -12

NOREN, Alexander              -12

HORSEY, David                   -12

Francesco will separate from this group unless Edoardo’s putter gets hot.

HAMILTON, Todd      -11

KARLSSON, Robert    -11

HANSEN, Anders         -11

LARA, José Manuel      -11

This would be a fantastic win for Hamilton who went from journeymen to Open Champion back to journeymen.