Billy Horschel is as close as he’s ever been to a major championship.
Horschel survived an awful weather round on Saturday to take the solo lead into Sunday’s final round at the British Open. He’ll start the day at 4-under, which is good for a one-shot lead over the field at Royal Troon in Scotland.
This marks the seventh time that Horschel has held at least a share of the lead at the 54-hole mark. He’s converted three of the previous six into titles. The last six major championship winners have held at least a share of the 54-hole lead, too.
While he’s in a great position, the Claret Jug is still anybody’s to grab. Horschel will tee off with Thriston Lawrence, who is one of six golfers sitting a stroke back at 3-under. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is at 2-under, and Shane Lowry, who has been in the mix all week, will start at 1-under.
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The final round of the British Open will air the USA Network and NBC, and can be streamed on Peacock.
USA Network: 4 a.m. – 7 a.m. ET
NBC/Peacock: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET
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Welp, after making the turn in 32, Day promptly bogies the 10th, putting him back above par. Of note: the back nine has played harder than the front all week.
Three holes, three birdies for Rahm, who’s got it to -1. What a start for the Spaniard.
On the charge.Jon Rahm birdie the first 3 holes. pic.twitter.com/8doejw8VvX
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By the time Billy Horschel and Thriston Lawrence tee off in an hour, Jason Day will be a few holes from finishing his round. Why does that matter? Because Day just made the turn in 32, 4-under on his round. He’s now at even par for the tournament, just four strokes back. If he can card a few more birdies and post an early number, he could be in a surprisingly decent position if weather wreaks some havoc as the day goes on.
The rain and whipping wind that dominated and in many cases disrupted Round 3 have given way to more moderate gray skies and more manageable breezes (for now) in Scotland. There are birdies to be had Ryan Fox is already in the clubhouse with a 4-under 67 but rain is on the way and is expected to arrive around the time the leaders begin teeing off.
Nine players are within three shots of leader Billy Horschel. Who is Vegas favoring to win?
That would be Xander Schauffele at +350, followed by Scottie Scheffler (+375), then Horschel at +550.
For Schauffele, it would be second major of the season after going 0-for-26. Scheffler is looking for his third major championship and first outside the gates of Augusta. And Horschel, he’s still looking for major No. 1.
Si Woo Kim didn’t just hit the first hole-in-one of the tournament on Saturday, but he hit the longest ace in recorded British Open history.
Billy Horschel survived a brutal weather day on Saturday to take his one-shot lead over the field. It’s the first time in his career that he’s held the 54-hole lead at a major championship.
For more on Horschel’s third round, and what’s at stake for him today, click the photo.
It’s time for the final round of the British Open. The Claret Jug and the record $3.1 million prize are up for grabs at Royal Troon in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know.
Leaderboard
1. Billy Horschel (-4)
T2. Thriston Lawrence (-3)
T2. Sam Burns
T2. Russell Henley
T2. Xander Schauffele
T2. Justin Rose
T2. Daniel Brown
8. Scottie Scheffler (-2)
9. Shane Lowry (-1)
Required Reading
Si Woo Kim’s historic ace
Billy Horschel takes one-shot lead over field
Notable Tee Times
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All times ET
8:45 a.m. Adam Scott, Shane Lowry
8:55 a.m. Scottie Scheffler, Daniel Brown
9:05 a.m. Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele
9:15 a.m. Russell Henley, Sam Burns
9:25 a.m. Thriston Lawrence, Billy Horschel