Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson have just teed off in the final round of the 145th Open Championship. For the moment it looks like a two horse race, but there is a lot of golf to be played. The wind has been howling for most of the day, but the forecasts call for much calmer conditions the rest of the day.
Here’s a quick recap from this morning.
There were plenty of good scores this morning and couple of stellar golf shots. But the BOSS this morning was definitely this guy.
Adjust the bag… straighten the cap… let's ride. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/N7qlom1iac
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 17, 2016
Former Ryder Cup Captain, Colin Montgomerie, was the first man out this morning. In perhaps his last appearance at Royal Troon, Montogomerie shot a 4-over, 75.
Colin Montgomerie acknowledges the fans on No. 18 at Royal Troon after completing his final round. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/zVsa7dMS0c
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) July 17, 2016
Runner up at the 2010 edition, Lee Westwood went in 4-under, 32 to shoot a 3-under 68 in some seriously tough conditions.
9 excellent holes of golf from Lee Westwood so far today on Open Sunday! @TheOpen @UPS @WestwoodLee #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/HJtGEuR8B9
— Golfing World (@GolfingWorld) July 17, 2016
World No. 3, Jordan Spieth, was another player who out early and posted a low score. The highlight of his round was an eagle on the 4th.
.@JordanSpieth is two-under for the day after an eagle at the 4th. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/alGlJ3RrkS
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
American Ryan Palmer holed out for eagle on the 6th hole. He had a decent outing as well, shooting a 1-under, 70.
Ryan Palmer holes out from the fairway for an eagle. https://t.co/5vUCcbBs5e #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/f6l5jYPSvY
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 17, 2016
This is Henrik Stenson’s first 54-hole lead at a Major, which also marks the first time that he’s played in the final pairing at a Major. For Mickelson, it’s his 10th time.
Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson have played together 14 times.
• Stenson's average: 71.5
• Lefty's average: 71.21 pic.twitter.com/Mb5taUAGIa— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 17, 2016
In 2013, Mickelson grabbed the Claret Jug and Stenson finished runners-up. Let’s wait and watch how these in store this time around.
In 2013, Henrik Stenson watched as Phil Mickelson took home Claret Jug.#TheOpen blog: https://t.co/x0KHr8Yfr0 pic.twitter.com/HoACweGruG
— Golfweek (@golfweek) July 17, 2016
Notable Players in the clubhouse.
Lee Westwood -3
Jordan Spieth -3
Russell Knox -2
Bubba Watson -1
Darren Clarke -1
Adam Scott E
Danny Willett E
Rory McIlroy is perhaps the hottest player on the course. He went out in 4-under, 32 before bogeying the 11th. Unless his round seriously derails from here, he’ll finish today’s round with 14 clubs.
? Birdie at 2
? Birdie at 5
? Birdie at 6
? Birdie at 9? Rory McIlroy pic.twitter.com/oEntfSy35e
— bet365 (@bet365) July 17, 2016
