Texas Tech University Athletics
Sordet finishes the tournament at 8-over par, playing through tragedy at home
Sordet Wraps Up Second Round At Open Championship
July 15, 2016 | Men's Golf
LUBBOCK, Texas – Playing with a heavy heart, former Red Raider golfer Clement Sordet wrapped up his stay at the 145th Open Championship on Friday with a second-round 75, at Royal Troon Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland.
Â
A resident of Nice, France, Sordet found out a terrorist attack struck his hometown on Thursday night, no more than 500 meters from where he and his girlfriend, Marie, live, hours before he teed off.
Â
A truck carrying grenades plowed through Bastille Day celebrators gathered along the city's waterfront promenade, reportedly killing at least 84 people.
Â
"It's a really sad situation," Sordet said. "I give my thoughts to all the families and to the people who died."
Â
Sordet would go on to say that his family is safe.
Â
"I tried not to think about it," Sordet said following the round. "That's why I had this on my hat."
Â
Sordet printed the words "Pray For Nice" in blue ink on the right side of the bill of his cap. Like many other players, he also attached a black ribbon in remembrance.
Â
Sordet, ranked 197th in the Official World Golf Rankings, finished in a tie for 150th for the tournament at 8-over par. He did not make the cut, and will not participate in this weekend's third and fourth rounds.
Â
As a Red Raider, Sordet became one of America's top collegiate golfers as he won five collegiate titles, which is tops in school history. Sordet was named a second team All-American in 2015, after completing a season with a school-record stroke average of 70.9.
Â
A resident of Nice, France, Sordet found out a terrorist attack struck his hometown on Thursday night, no more than 500 meters from where he and his girlfriend, Marie, live, hours before he teed off.
Â
A truck carrying grenades plowed through Bastille Day celebrators gathered along the city's waterfront promenade, reportedly killing at least 84 people.
Â
"It's a really sad situation," Sordet said. "I give my thoughts to all the families and to the people who died."
Â
Sordet would go on to say that his family is safe.
Â
"I tried not to think about it," Sordet said following the round. "That's why I had this on my hat."
Â
Sordet printed the words "Pray For Nice" in blue ink on the right side of the bill of his cap. Like many other players, he also attached a black ribbon in remembrance.
Â
Sordet, ranked 197th in the Official World Golf Rankings, finished in a tie for 150th for the tournament at 8-over par. He did not make the cut, and will not participate in this weekend's third and fourth rounds.
Â
As a Red Raider, Sordet became one of America's top collegiate golfers as he won five collegiate titles, which is tops in school history. Sordet was named a second team All-American in 2015, after completing a season with a school-record stroke average of 70.9.
ÂFrench golfer, Nice resident Clement Sordet pays tribute to victims of Nice attack at The Open. https://t.co/L0kIBLDBvP
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 15, 2016
Weidemeyer post round interview
Sunday, September 21
NCAA Championship Rd. 3 Highlights
Sunday, May 25
Greg Sands post-round interview (Rd. 3 NCAA Championships)
Sunday, May 25
NCAA Championship Rd. 1 Highlights
Friday, May 23