The British Open has felt more like “The Bryson DeChambeau Show” at Royal Birkdale, and he was four shots out of the lead to start the final round
SOUTHPORT, England — The official name of the oldest major in golf is “The Open Championship. ” At times this week it has felt more like “The Bryson DeChambeau Show.
” DeChambeau answered criticism from Nick Faldo by opening with a 67. He wanted R&A officials to take him to the scene of his rules infraction Friday where he theatrically protested the two-shot penalty, creating the most surreal image of the week — and good content.
He stayed in the mix Saturday with a 69, and after signing his card, marched over to the R&A office and asked to have his scorecard from the day before, when the penalty turned a 66 into a 68.
That content is property of the R&A. The best content of all comes Sunday afternoon — that shiny, silver claret jug, the oldest trophy in golf awarded to the “Champion Golfer of the Year” at the British Open.had a two-shot lead going into the final round, and even as the wind off the Irish Sea was starting to freshen, there was evidence of low scoring.made three birdies — as many as he had the previous two rounds — in five holes and was three off the lead.was the first player to shoot 62 in a major at Royal Birkdale in 2017.
There already have been three such scores this week — Burns, Fox and Lucas Herbert — and another one was not being ruled out, although the record-tying scores all happened during morning rounds.has had the time of his life with that rare occasion of playing a major in his hometown. Starting five shots behind, he holed a 65-foot birdie putt on the opening hole that produced a cheer that resounded across Royal Birkdale.
Burns was planning to miss the British Open this year. His wife, Carolina, was due to give birth to their second child on Tuesday before the Open . But she gave birth early, on July 3, and encouraged him a week ago Friday to come over and play. Watch France vs. England FOX SPORTS™, SPEED™, SPEED.
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