The final round of the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon is unfolding with dramatic shifts in the leaderboard. Justin Rose, the 43-year-old British golfer, has surged into a three-way tie for the lead at five under par, alongside American Billy Horschel and South African Thriston Lawrence. Rose, who had to qualify for the tournament, is now in a prime position to become the first Englishman to win the Open since Nick Faldo in 1992.The day has seen its share of struggles for some top contenders. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler’s chances of victory likely ended on the ninth hole, where he suffered a devastating four-putt double bogey. This costly error dropped Scheffler to 2-under par, five shots behind the leaders. ‘It was a pretty brutal three-putt,’ commented one observer.Meanwhile, Shane Lowry, who started the day three shots off the lead, is battling to remain in contention. Currently sitting four shots behind the leader, Lowry has had a mixed bag of results with four birdies and a bogey on the front nine. The 2019 Open champion will need a strong finish on the back nine to challenge for the title.Weather conditions continue to play a significant role, with cool, breezy weather and a chance of rain making the course challenging. Despite this, some players have managed to excel, including Ewen Ferguson, who impressed with the only bogey-free round in the field on Saturday.As the tournament heads into its final hours, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion. With several players still in contention, including Xander Schauffele and Russell Henley, golf fans around the world are eagerly anticipating who will be crowned the Champion Golfer of the Year.
Key points
- Justin Rose has moved into a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open.
- World No.
- Shane Lowry is battling to stay in contention, currently four shots behind the leader.
- Weather conditions continue to challenge players in the final round.
1 Scottie Scheffler’s chances were severely damaged by a four-putt double bogey.
Contradictions👾There is a slight discrepancy in reporting Scheffler’s position.
One source states he is four strokes behind the leaders, while another reports he is five shots back.
