Hoosier Alum in 15th after day one at British Open

IU graduate Jeff Overtonis is in a tie for 15th place at the 137th British Open Championship.

Overton shot a 2-over 72 in Southport, England after the first of four rounds of the tournament.

Overton, an Evansville, Ind. native, graduated from IU in 2005 and has been playing professional golf ever since. During his time at IU Overton was twice named an All-American and Big Ten Golfer of the Year.

The conditions at the Royal Birkdale Golf Course today were not favorable as strong winds made play difficult.

Overton will continue play in his first major Saturday.