TROON, Scotland (AP) — Billy Horschel with his short sleeves in the chill and his brilliant short game at Royal Troon somehow held on for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got turned upside down and every other possible way Satu
TROON, Scotland — Billy Horschel with his short sleeves in the chill and his brilliant short game at Royal Troon somehow held on for a 2-under 69 and a one-shot lead in a British Open that got turned upside down and every other possible way Saturday.
It was as tough as it gets and Horschel was up to the task with a series of marvellous par saves down the stretch from the rough and from pot bunkers.Lowry, who showed his game is built for links golf when he won at Royal Portrush five years ago, had a three-shot lead early and then fell apart. He played the final 11 holes in 7 over, starting with a double bogey from the Coffin bunker on the 123-yard “Postage Stamp” eighth hole. One last bogey gave him a 77 and left him three behind.
Sam Burns wasn't too far behind Lawrence. He made eight birdies in his round of 65 and was in the group one shot back that included Russell Henley, who also avoided most of the worst weather and shot 66. Also still very much alive was golf's best player, Scottie Scheffler, who had a 71 and was only two shots behind. He missed his share of short putts but delivered a 3-wood into the 238-yard 17th hole to 2 feet.“I probably don't hit a 3-wood on a par 3 very often,” Scheffler said. “I probably don't hit driver and a 3-wood really solid on a par 4 and don't get there in two, either.”Lowry shot 40 on the back nine and was at 1-under 212.
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