Thriston Lawrence holds narrow lead midway through final round at the 152nd OpenBy Phil Casey, PA Golf CorrespondentSouth African Thriston Lawrence held a narrow lead midway through the final round as the 152nd Open headed for a thrilling climax at Royal Troon. A birdie on the first gave Horschel the ideal start, but a bogey on the third allowed England’s Justin Rose to take over top spot thanks to birdies on the second and fourth. Playing alongside Horschel, Lawrence was reaping the rewards for an attacking approach and birdied the third, fourth, seventh and ninth to edge a shot in front of Rose on seven under par. Horschel and US PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele were two shots off the lead, with Russell Henley on four under and Shane Lowry another stroke back. World number one Scottie Scheffler had been within two of the lead until amazingly four-putting the ninth for a double bogey.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2024 17:34 UTC