Cochran can hang with the young guys, but enjoys the relaxed crowd

By Ann Miller

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jan 18, 2013

~~<p>Russ Cochran's spontaneous trip back in time last week to research the Hawaii golf elements opened his eyes to a new PGA Tour world. Today, in the opening round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, he's back in his element.</p>
<p>Cochran, 54, turned pro 10 years before Sony Open in Hawaii champion Russell Henley was born. Cochran finished in a tie for 41st Sunday at Waialae Country Club. He was 17 shots back of Henley's record-breaking 256 total, but he made the cut on a tour he has not played full-time in more than a decade.</p>
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Russ Cochran's spontaneous trip back in time last week to research the Hawaii golf elements opened his eyes to a new PGA Tour world. Today, in the opening round of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai, he's back in his element.

Cochran, 54, turned pro 10 years before Sony Open in Hawaii champion Russell Henley was born. Cochran finished in a tie for 41st Sunday at Waialae Country Club. He was 17 shots back of Henley's record-breaking 256 total, but he made the cut on a tour he has not played full-time in more than a decade. Login for more...