British Open final round live updates, leaderboard: Justin Rose leads crowded field as Billy Horschel hunts first major at Royal Troon

Billy Horschel is as close as he’s ever been to a major championship.

Horschel survived a bad weather round on Saturday to take a commanding lead in Sunday’s final round at the British Open. He will start the day at 4-under for a one-shot lead over the field at Royal Troon in Scotland.

It was the seventh time Horschel had at least a share of the 54-hole mark. He has converted three of the previous six titles. The last six major championship winners had at least a share of the 54-hole lead.

While he’s in a big position, Claret Jug can still be caught by anyone. Horschel will match up with Tristan Lawrence, who is one of six golfers sitting one stroke back at 3-under. Top seed Scotty Scheffler will start at No. 2 and Shane Lowry at No. 1.

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  • Leaderboard

    At Royal Troon we now have seven golfers either sharing the lead or within a shot of the lead. Hook.

    Leaderboard

    T1. Justin Rose (-5)

    T1. Tristan Lawrence

    T1. Billy Horschel

    T4. Shane Lowry (-4)

    T4. Scotty Scheffler

    T4. Xander Schauffele

    T4. Russell Henley

  • Shane Lowry bounced back

    After his bogey to start the day, Shane Lowry bounced back. He now leads after a birdie at No. 8, his fourth in his last five.

  • Horschel, Lawrence Mendan

    Justin Rose’s lead didn’t last long. Billy Horschel and Tristan Lawrence both tied with him at 5-under par.

  • Justin Rose, sole proprietor

    Thanks to his second birdie in four holes, Justin Rose is now the sole leader at Royal Troon.

  • Shane Lowry from downtown

    Shane Lowry had a three-stroke lead on Saturday.

  • What if there was a playoff?

    With so many players tied at the top of the leaderboard, a playoff isn’t impossible, it’s possible. The Open Championship uses a four-hole aggregate playoff, with holes 1, 2, 17 and 18. After that, the battle becomes sudden death. Be prepared.

    (Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)(Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)

    (Jane Barlow/PA Images via Getty Images)

  • Birds, eagles in the air at Droon

    Royal Troon isn’t exactly “kettable” in golf parlance, but early on Sunday for the leaders, there were chances. Justin Rose briefly tied for the lead at -4, and Billy Horschel retook it moments later to move to -5. And then there was Sungjae Im:

    The general assumption is that the outer nine is the easiest of the two halves of the troon; Let’s see how the second half plays out for the leaders in an hour.

  • John Rahm: Too little, too late?

    It’s been a memorable season for Jon Rahm: a T45 finish in his Masters defense, a missed cut at the PGA Championship, an exit from the US Open. And he struggled early in the Open Championship. But on Sunday, he started his day with three straight birdies at -1, three strokes off the lead. Unfortunately, he missed one of the two par-5s, but he finished at -2 on the 7th. He has to keep rolling that hot streak into the holes he’s covering to do any kind of charge.

    (Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)(Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

    (Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

  • The wind blows

    Flags stand at attention and leaders bend their sticks as they begin their rounds.

    World No. 1 Scotty Scheffler left his approach on No. 1 a little short of the green, but was par. Shane Lowery scrambled for par from a greenside bunker.

    Only two groups have yet to leave.

  • Justin Thomas fired himself

    So, you start the day four steps back from the lead. By the time you get to the second tee, you’re seven back. Justin Thomas started his round with a triple in the first. How it came about:

    First: OB

    Second: Punishment

    Third: Fairway Bunker

    Fourth: 11-yard field goal

    Fifth: Green

    Sixth: Putt

    Seventh: Hole

  • Jason Day gives one back

    After Welp made the turn in 32, Day immediately bogeyed the 10th, putting him back above par. Note: The back nine played harder than the front all week.

  • Don’t sleep on John Rahm

    Three holes, three birdies for Rahm, who is -1. What a start for the Spaniard.

  • Jason Day tries to post an early number

    With Billy Horschel and Tristan Lawrence both out in an hour, Jason Day will be a few holes away from completing his round. Why is it important? Because Day returned to his round of 32, 4-under. He is now at par for the tournament, just four strokes back. If he cards a few more birds and registers an early number, if the weather wreaks some havoc as the day goes on, he could be in surprisingly decent shape.

  • Weather and Vegas

    More moderate gray skies and manageable winds (for now) in Scotland led to – on several occasions – rain and gusty winds disrupting Round 3. Ryan Fox is already in the clubhouse with a 4-under 67 – but is expected to arrive just in time for the rain and the leaders starting to leave.

    Nine players are within three shots of leader Billy Horschel. Who does Vegas want to win?

    It’s Xander Schauffele at +350, followed by Scottie Scheffler (+375), then Horschel at +550.

    For Schauffle, it would be his second-highest of the season after going 0-for-26. Scheffler is looking for his third major championship and first out of the gates at Augusta. And Horschel, he’s looking for an even bigger No. 1.

  • Chi Woo Kim’s historic achievement

    Not only did Si Woo Kim hit the first hole of the tournament on Saturday, but he hit the longest ace in recorded British Open history.

    South Korea's Chi Woo Kim during the third day of The Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 18th.  Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zach Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)South Korea's Chi Woo Kim during the third day of The Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 18th.  Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zach Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

    Click the photo to read more about Si Woo Kim’s historic ace at Royal Troon. (Jack Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

  • Billy Horschel’s one-shot lead

    Billy Horschel survived a brutal weather day on Saturday to take his one-shot lead over the field. It was the first time in his career that he held a 54-hole lead in a major championship.

    Click the photo to learn more about Horschel’s third round and what’s at stake for him today.

    Billy Horschel of the United States tees off on the 18th green on day three of The Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland.  Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zach Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)Billy Horschel of the United States tees off on the 18th green on day three of The Open at Royal Troon in South Ayrshire, Scotland.  Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zach Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

    Click on the photo to read more about Billy Horschel’s third round at Royal Troon. (Jack Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

  • British Open Finals

    It’s time for the British Open finals. Claret Jug and a record $3.1 million prize are up for grabs at Royal Troon in Scotland. Here’s everything you need to know.

    Leaderboard

    1. Billy Horschel (-4)

    T2. Tristan Lawrence (-3)

    T2. Sam Burns

    T2. Russell Henley

    T2. Xander Schauffele

    T2. Justin Rose

    T2. Daniel Brown

    8. Scotty Scheffler (-2)

    9. Shane Lowry (-1)

    Required reading

    Notable tee times

    For full tee times, click here.

    ET at all times

    8:45 am – Adam Scott, Shane Lowry

    8:55 am – Scotty Scheffler, Daniel Brown

    9:05 am – Justin Rose, Sander Schaffel

    9:15am – Russell Henley, Sam Burns

    9:25 a.m. – Tristan Lawrence, Billy Horschel

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