Billy Horschel is as close as he’s ever been to a major championship.
Horschel survived a bad weather round on Saturday to take a commanding lead in Sunday’s final round at the British Open. He will start the day at 4-under for a one-shot lead over the field at Royal Troon in Scotland.
It was the seventh time Horschel had at least a share of the 54-hole mark. He has converted three of the previous six titles. The last six major championship winners had at least a share of the 54-hole lead.
While he’s in a big position, Claret Jug can still be caught by anyone. Horschel will match up with Tristan Lawrence, who is one of six golfers sitting one stroke back at 3-under. Top seed Scotty Scheffler will start at No. 2 and Shane Lowry at No. 1.
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How to watch the final round of the 2024 British Open
The final round of the British Open will be broadcast on USA Network and NBC, and can be streamed on the Peacock.
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John Rahm: Too little, too late?
It’s been a memorable season for Jon Rahm: a T45 finish in his Masters defense, a missed cut at the PGA Championship, an exit from the US Open. And he struggled early in the Open Championship. But on Sunday, he started his day with three straight birdies at -1, three strokes off the lead. Unfortunately, he missed one of the two par-5s, but he finished at -2 on the 7th. He has to keep rolling that hot streak into the holes he’s covering to do any kind of charge.
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The wind blows
Flags stand at attention and leaders bend their sticks as they begin their rounds.
World No. 1 Scotty Scheffler left his approach on No. 1 a little short of the green, but was par. Shane Lowery scrambled for par from a greenside bunker.
Only two groups have yet to leave.
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Justin Thomas fired himself
So, you start the day four steps back from the lead. By the time you get to the second tee, you’re seven back. Justin Thomas started his round with a triple in the first. How it came about:
First: OB
Second: Punishment
Third: Fairway Bunker
Fourth: 11-yard field goal
Fifth: Green
Sixth: Putt
Seventh: Hole
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Jason Day gives one back
After Welp made the turn in 32, Day immediately bogeyed the 10th, putting him back above par. Note: The back nine played harder than the front all week.
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Don’t sleep on John Rahm
Three holes, three birdies for Rahm, who is -1. What a start for the Spaniard.
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Jason Day tries to post an early number
With Billy Horschel and Tristan Lawrence both out in an hour, Jason Day will be a few holes away from completing his round. Why is it important? Because Day returned to his round of 32, 4-under. He is now at par for the tournament, just four strokes back. If he cards a few more birds and registers an early number, if the weather wreaks some havoc as the day goes on, he could be in surprisingly decent shape.
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Weather and Vegas
More moderate gray skies and manageable winds (for now) in Scotland led to – on several occasions – rain and gusty winds disrupting Round 3. Ryan Fox is already in the clubhouse with a 4-under 67 – but is expected to arrive just in time for the rain and the leaders starting to leave.
Nine players are within three shots of leader Billy Horschel. Who does Vegas want to win?
It’s Xander Schauffele at +350, followed by Scottie Scheffler (+375), then Horschel at +550.
For Schauffle, it would be his second-highest of the season after going 0-for-26. Scheffler is looking for his third major championship and first out of the gates at Augusta. And Horschel, he’s looking for an even bigger No. 1.
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Chi Woo Kim’s historic achievement
Not only did Si Woo Kim hit the first hole of the tournament on Saturday, but he hit the longest ace in recorded British Open history.
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Billy Horschel’s one-shot lead
Billy Horschel survived a brutal weather day on Saturday to take his one-shot lead over the field. It was the first time in his career that he held a 54-hole lead in a major championship.
Click the photo to learn more about Horschel’s third round and what’s at stake for him today.
Click on the photo to read more about Billy Horschel’s third round at Royal Troon. (Jack Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images) -
