Billy Horschel emerged victorious amidst the challenging weather conditions at Royal Troon on Saturday during the British Open. Despite the relentless rain, Horschel managed to shine with a 2-under 69, showcasing exceptional short-game skills on the back-9 to secure the solo lead after 54 holes. His remarkable saves and overall performance stood out as one of the best rounds of the day, especially as the rain intensified in Scotland.
This placed him one shot ahead of the rest of the field, with Daniel Brown slipping at the 18th hole and carding a double bogey, dropping back to join five other golfers tied in second place at 3-under. The competition for the prestigious Claret Jug remains wide open, with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler at 2-under also in contention. Shane Lowry, who briefly held a three-shot lead at one point on Sunday, stumbled but remains in the mix.
Horschel is set to tee off in the final group on Sunday alongside Thriston Lawrence, who had an impressive 6-under performance earlier on Saturday, matching the lowest round of the day. For the complete final-round tee times and leaderboard, refer to the provided links.
The third round of the British Open can be watched on the USA Network and NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. The live updates and scores from the tournament have been highlighted in the rewritten content, capturing the essence of the competitive atmosphere at Royal Troon.