The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and scores from round three as Shane Lowry chases Claret Jug
Shane Lowry leads the best way coming into the third round of The 152nd Open after scoring 69 simply earlier than the actually brutal situations on day two.
Englishman Daniel Brown was the shock package deal on day one, ending his first day at a significant with a joint lead alongside Shane Lowry, however the Irishman powered via to realize one other two strokes and finish the day prime of the pile.
Those two are joined close to the highest of the leaderboard by the spectacular Justin Rose, who calmly navigated the difficult situations to attain 68 and hold himself in with a shout at 5 below heading into the weekend. Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay and Jon Rahm are among the many chasing pack.
Powerful winds introduced dangerous luck for some although, as Tiger Woods equalled his worst two-round rating at a significant, and Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau each didn’t make the reduce.
Follow dwell protection of the 152nd Open Championship beneath:
Leaderboard after round two
Some chosen others, together with Bob MacIntyre who did brilliantly to recuperate on the again 9 final evening and make the reduce.
Padraig Harrington, Ireland;72-73;+3
Jordan Spieth, United States;71-74;+3
Brian Harman, United States;73-73;+4
Justin Thomas, United States;68-78;+4
Robert Macintyre, Scotland;72-75;+5
Hideki Matsuyama, Japan;75-72;+5
Phil Mickelson, United States;73-74;+5
Darren Clarke, Northern Ireland;77-71;+6
Matt Fitzpatrick, England;70-78;+6
Rickie Fowler, United States;79-69;+6
Max Homa, United States;76-72;+6
Luke Baker20 July 2024 09:14
Leaderboard after round two
Here’s how the highest of the leaderboard takes care of two rounds of The Open. Lowry leads, however simply have a look at the star-studded chasing pack able to pounce if he falters. Moving day might be fascinating.
Shane Lowry, Ireland;66-69;-7
Daniel Brown, England;65-72;-5
Justin Rose, England;69-68;-5
Dean Burmester, South Africa;71-69;-2
Billy Horschel, United States;72-68;-2
Scottie Scheffler, United States;70-70;-2
Patrick Cantlay, United States;73-68;-1
Corey Conners, Canada;71-70;-1
Jason Day, Australia;73-68;-1
Xander Schauffele, United States;69-72;-1
Matthew Jordan, England;71-71;E
Joaquin Niemann, Chile;71-71;E
Mackenzie Hughes, Canada;69-74;+1
Dustin Johnson, United States;74-69;+1
Brooks Koepka, United States;70-73;+1
Collin Morikawa, United States;73-70;+1
Luke Baker20 July 2024 09:01
Lowry survives 11th gap drama to guide
“I hit a great provisional,” Lowry defined. “The referee requested me happening (the green) did I wish to discover my first one, and I stated no. So I assumed that was OK.
“Then we get down there and any individual had discovered it, so apparently it’s a must to go and determine it. I felt via that complete strategy of that 20 minutes of seeing the place I may drop I used to be very calm and composed and actually knew that I used to be doing the correct factor.
“And Darren (Reynolds, his caddie) did an excellent job too. He stored telling me we have now a great deal of time, we don’t must rush this.
“To be sincere, I used to be blissful sufficient leaving there with a six. It wasn’t a catastrophe. I’ve felt fairly calm and composed the final couple of days. I’ve felt actually in my consolation zone.
“Sometimes you might be in a way of thinking the place you get on with it higher than different occasions. This week in my head appears like that, the place I feel I’m able to take what comes, take what’s given to me on the market.
“Anything that’s thrown at me, I really feel like I’m able to take it on the chin and transfer on. If I give myself an opportunity on Sunday I do know I can do it and that’s as good as a place to be in as any.”
Lawrence Ostlere20 July 2024 08:46
Lowry survives 11th gap drama to guide
Lowry felt he had “done the hard part” on the 11th by getting his tee shot in play, however was distracted by a cameraman on his second shot and pulled it into the gorse.
After taking a penalty drop Lowry hit his fourth shot to round 10 toes to present himself an opportunity to salvage a bogey, just for his unique ball to be discovered by a spectator.
That meant it was nonetheless in play and, after an extended delay whereas it was decided the place he may finest take a drop, Lowry hit his strategy simply wanting the inexperienced and ultimately accomplished a double-bogey six.
Former Ryder Cup participant David Howell, the on-course commentator with Lowry’s group for Sky Sports, stated the spectator who discovered the ball was “being a little sheepish” when he realised Lowry’s intentions, including: “He’s feeling awful.”
Lawrence Ostlere20 July 2024 08:28
McIlroy, Woods and Fleetwood amongst stars to overlook Open reduce
Lawrence Ostlere20 July 2024 08:15
Shane Lowry leads the best way at The Open
Shane Lowry believes he is able to take no matter is thrown at him “on the chin” after preserving his bid for a second Open title firmly on monitor at Royal Troon.
Lowry added a second round of 69 to his opening 66 for a midway complete of seven below par and two-shot lead over English duo Justin Rose and Dan Brown, who each got here via 36-hole remaining qualifiers earlier this month.
Lawrence Ostlere20 July 2024 08:02