Griffin: 'Opposite of hung over' to open Memorial
Fresh off a win at Colonial, Ben Griffin picked up right where he left off, firing a 65 to open the Memorial Tournament. Hear him tell Rex Hoggard he's feeling his game right now and watch his Thursday highlights.
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