Tuesday, December 10, 2024

British Open third round leaderboard, live updates: Shane Lowry, Daniel Brown, Billy Horschel take lead at Royal Troon on Saturday

We’ve reached the midway point of the British Open and Shane Lowry is in full control of the leaderboard.

Lowry dropped to 7-under after his second-round 69 on Friday, giving him a two-shot lead over the field heading into the moving day at Royal Troon, Scotland. He had a leg up in the second round as the strong winds absolutely smashed the afternoon wave and sent many of the big names home early.

Daniel Brown shot a 1-over 72 on Friday, leading after the first round. He’ll start the week at 5-under Saturday with Justin Rose, who matched the day’s low round of 3-under 68 on Friday. First trio from England and Ireland to lead the British Open at the midway point since 1951.

Top-ranked Scotty Scheffler will start the day at 2-under five shots behind Lowry. Scheffler, who has already won six times on the PGA Tour this season, is coming off a playoff win at the Travelers Championship.

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The third round of the British Open will be broadcast on USA Network and NBC, and can be streamed on the Peacock.

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  • Two-shot swing to Daniel Brown

    Daniel Brown is back in the lead after a two-shot swing at No. 12. Brown made his birdie putt, while Shane Lowry missed a very makeable par putt to return to 4-under.

    Leaderboard

    1. Brown (-6)

    2. Horschel (-5)

    T3. Lori (-4)

    T3. Justin Rose

    T3. Xander Schauffele

  • Lowry returns with Bogeys, Horschel and Brown

    It didn’t last long. Shane Lowry dropped back to 5-under after hitting a bogey at the 11th with a rough drive.

    He is now reunited with Billy Horschel and Daniel Brown in the lead.

  • Lori again in solo lead

    Shane Lowry is again alone at the top after Daniel Brown and Billy Horschel both made a bogey. Let’s see how long it lasts

  • Dustin Johnson from DEEP

    This should go as the pudding of the day. Unbelievable

  • Backward Hot Billy joins the leaders

    Backwards Hot Billy is now the co-leader at the British Open. After his fourth birdie to close out his front nine, Horschel tied Lowry and Brown at 6-under.

  • Daniel Brown, Co-Chair

    Shane Lowry made double on the par-3 8th after landing his drive in the bunker, prompting a huge swing. Daniel Brown is out, so the two lead at 6-under.

    Xander Schauffele and Billy Horschel are suddenly a shot back. As for Lori, well…

  • Daniel Brown is now 1 back

    As it is, Shane Lowry’s lead is only one shot. Daniel Brown carded 7-under birdies even after his errant tee shot on the 7th.

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  • Daniel Brown, like us

    Daniel Brown takes Dean Burmester out of the wrong hole in the post…

  • Sander throws javelins

    We arrived This is Another hole-in-one close today at Royal Troon. Xander Schauffele stuck a close one for a birdie at the postmark to get to 4 under.

  • After a tough Friday afternoon weather-wise, many golfers took full advantage of the brief benign conditions at Royal Troon on Saturday morning.

    Then it rained again.

    Justin Thomas of the United States hits his caddy Matt Minister on the 15th during the third round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)Justin Thomas of the United States hits his caddy Matt Minister on the 15th during the third round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

    Click on the photo to read more about Saturday’s early tide at Royal Troon. (AP/Peter Morrison)

  • Lowry pushed his lead to 3

    Shane Lowry’s lead is growing after his first birdie on the par-5 4th. He now scored 3 runs as the rain began to fall heavily at Royal Troon.

  • Brown steadies the ship after an early bogey

    Daniel Brown made a bogey on No. 1 after an errant tee shot, but rallied with a birdie on 3 to get back into contention at 5 under and tied for second. He was completely unconcerned for 2+ rounds in his major championship debut.

  • Russell Henley’s quality third round continues

    At 6-under 12 on the day, Henley tied for second, and his approach was excellent. Not everyone can hit an iron like this from the first cut… putt though? Your typical weekend fourball is a gimme

  • Justin Thomas even goes to the tournament on Sunday

    Thomas has a 4-under 67 heading into Saturday’s third round. He got off to a blistering start with six birdies in his first 12 holes. After bogeys on 13 and 15, he was able to steady the ship and come in with three straight pars. He is seven shots behind leader Shane Lowry going into the final round.

    TRUNE, SCOTLAND - JULY 20: Justin Thomas of the United States faces the 12th hole during the third day of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 20, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.  (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)TRUNE, SCOTLAND - JULY 20: Justin Thomas of the United States faces the 12th hole during the third day of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon on July 20, 2024 in Troon, Scotland.  (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

    After a moving day Justin Thomas returned to even par for the tournament. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

  • Xander Schauffele moved early Saturday morning

    More red numbers on the hog when it rains … 2-under for the day and 3-under for the Xander Schauffele Championship.

  • Shane Lowry bunkered off the tee at no. Found in 1

    Now with rain all day, the leaders are off the first tee and at 7-under, Shane Lowry tops the leaderboard and is also in the left-hand fairway bunker off the first tee. Lori lifts the claret jug a second time.

    Ireland's Shane Lowry reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 11th hole during the opening round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Thursday, July 18, 2024.  (AP Photo/John Super)Ireland's Shane Lowry reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the 11th hole during the opening round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Thursday, July 18, 2024.  (AP Photo/John Super)

    Shane Lowry is looking to lift the Claret Jug for a second time this week. (AP/Jon Super)

  • Russell Henley with SAUCE

    skip, skip, stop, zip. Russell Henley painted it as such on a postage stamp. He will break even at age 32. Henley is 2-under for the match and 4-under for the day. You will also notice that the rain has completely moved the player situation in Royal Troon.

  • Scotty Scheffler exited in Round 3

    The two-time Masters champion is in the running for the British Open. He enters the third round at 2-under and is five shots back of Shane Lowry. Scheffler, who plays today with LIV Golf Dean Burmester, has six wins in his 15 starts this season.

    Scotty Scheffler of the United States watches his approach on the 11th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)Scotty Scheffler of the United States watches his approach on the 11th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

    Scottie Scheffler is looking for his seventh win of the week. (AP/Peter Morrison)

  • Justin Thomas slows down after hot start

    After going out at 31, Justin Thomas is back down to earth. Seven birdies in his first 12 holes had Thomas knocking on the door of the leaders, who were set to start their rounds within the next half-hour, but bogeys at 13 and 15 and an errant second shot at 16 left Thomas scrambling. Stay tuned to the leaders as his third round begins to draw to a close.

    Justin Thomas of the United States reacts to his shot on the 14th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)Justin Thomas of the United States reacts to his shot on the 14th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024.  (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

    Justin Thomas of the United States reacts to his shot on the 14th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

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