They became tour veterans, and something of a local Davis Cup dynasty.

The 39-year-old tour veteran has made the cut in the last eight Opens, the best run among the 156 golfers in the field.

The five-year Tour veteran had ranked 165th in putting in 1990.

Davies, a 19-year Tour veteran and a two-time champion in this event, is on deck.

Frazar, a 32-year-old Tour veteran, birdied the final three holes.

But it would also be dangerous to overlook the determination of Carter, a 38-year-old tour veteran who feels he is long overdue.

Becker recently turned 21, a tour veteran now, no longer the impetuous 17-year-old who stole Wimbledon in 1985.

"It was probably one of the best rounds I've ever played," said Hulbert, a 39-year-old tour veteran who has not won since 1991.

It was quite a finish for Hoch, a 45-year-old Tour veteran who has been bothered by a sore left hand.

"It was a day where everything seemed to go right," said Kraft, a 34-year-old tour veteran who has enjoyed a solid year, with two top-10 finishes.