Shark on the trail of Walrus.(Sports)

Byline: Associated Press

ABERDEEN, Scotland - Former Masters champion Craig Stadler saved par on his final two holes for a 3-under 68, leaving him the only player under par at the Senior British Open and giving him a two-shot lead over Greg Norman.

The last thing Norman wanted to do in his Champions Tour debut was take himself out of contention. Instead, the Shark fired away on a blustery afternoon at Royal Aberdeen. He finished off his 67 by muscling a 9-iron out of deep rough into 30 feet and holing the birdie putt on the 18th.

"I wanted to play consistent, steady golf," Norman said. "I've been doing that now for six rounds of golf going back to …