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.
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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.
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Runner up at the 2010 edition, Lee Westwood went in 4-under, 32 to shoot a 3-under 68 in some seriously tough conditions.
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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.
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American Ryan Palmer holed out for eagle on the 6th hole. He had a decent outing as well, shooting a 1-under, 70.
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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.
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In 2013, Mickelson grabbed the Claret Jug and Stenson finished runners-up. Let’s wait and watch how these in store this time around.
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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.
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