The first round of the 28th U.S. Senior Open is wrapping up this morning at Whistling Straits with round two to follow.

Argentina's Eduardo Romero fired a 6-under par 66 and entered day two with the clubhouse lead.  A total of 78 golfers had yet to complete their first round after play was suspended last night because of severe weather.

A tough day for 2-time defending champion Allen Doyle.  He's at 7-over par through 13 holes at Whistling Straits. 

Of those that finished, a total of only 9 golfers broke par.  A total of 11 golfers are at even par.

Officials estimate a total of 17,000 fans showed up to watch the first day of the tournament on Thursday, bringing the total to 52,000 for the first four days, counting 3-days of practice rounds.

 

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