If anyone expected Greg Norman to actually act like a 53-year-old today at the British Open, you'll have to wait another day.

The Shark fired a second consecutive even-par 70 and is leading the British Open by a shot over a red hot Camilo Villegas.

"I've got myself in a position where I have to be a little more careful on some things and more relaxed with some things," Norman said after his round. "I have to keep myself very subdued and very relaxed."

The story has been his putter this week, which is probably the only warm thing at all of Royal Birkdale. Three birdies, including a bomb on the seventh hole, offset his double-bogey on the sixth hole and a very disappointing bogey on the par-5 17th, maybe the only true "birdie" hole on the course.

A lengthy par putt on the 18th dropped to keep Norman at level par and had the crowd in an absolute uproar.

If it wasn't for the finish of Villegas, who birdied his last five holes on his way to a 65, Norman could really build a lead with the weather looking to worsen in the afternoon.

If you're looking for a great story with Tiger Woods on the couch, you've got it. A man known for bad breaks and late major chokes, the Shark has put himself in the best position since a sixth place finish in 1999.

Mr. Norman, welcome back to the party, here's a red cup, kegs in the corner.