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British Open Wide Open as Horschel Takes the Lead on Rainy Day at Royal Troon

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A torrential rain and swirling winds at Royal Troon have blown the challenge for the Claret Jug wide open, allowing American Billy Horschel to take the lead on the eve of Sunday's final round. With six golfers tied for second, just one stroke behind Horschel, the competition for the prestigious title is hotter than ever. Horschel, who started the day at two under, produced a stellar four-under 32 on the front nine to surge into contention, while others like Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler battled to stay in the mix.

Key Takeaways:

  • Billy Horschel leads the British Open at four under par, one stroke ahead of a group of six golfers, including Xander Schauffele, Justin Rose, and Scottie Scheffler.
  • Horschel achieved a sublime four-under 32 on the front nine, thanks to birdies at four, six, seven, and nine.
  • Xander Schauffele, the USPGA Championship winner, is eyeing another major victory after moving to three under par.
  • Shane Lowry, who began the day with a two-shot lead, dropped to ninth place after five bogeys in eight holes on the back nine.
  • Scottie Scheffler, the world number one, is right in the mix to claim his third major and win for a seventh time in 15 starts this year.
  • Justin Thomas and Adam Scott also impressed to move to level par and remain on the fringes of the battle for the Claret Jug.
  • Si Woo-kim made history with the longest hole-in-one in British Open history on the 17th hole.

Statistics:

  • Billy Horschel's four-under 32 on the front nine
  • Xander Schauffele's three-under 69
  • Scottie Scheffler's level-par 71
  • Shane Lowry's five bogeys in eight holes on the back nine
  • Justin Thomas and Adam Scott's level-par scores
  • Si Woo-kim's record-breaking hole-in-one on the 17th hole (length not specified)

Sources:

  • BBC Sport (no date mentioned)
  • Telegraph.co.uk (no date mentioned)
  • Sky Sports (no date mentioned)
  • Golf Digest (no date mentioned)
  • ESPN (no date mentioned)
  • Golfweek (no date mentioned)
  • Official British Open website (no date mentioned)

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