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British Open final round live updates, leaderboard: Billy Horschel leads crowded field while hunting first major at Royal Troon

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British Open final round live updates, leaderboard: Billy Horschel leads crowded field while hunting first major at Royal Troon

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

Horschel survived an awful weather round on Saturday to take the solo lead into Sunday’s final round at the British Open. He’ll start the day at 4-under, which is good for a one-shot lead over the field at Royal Troon in Scotland.

This marks the seventh time that Horschel has held at least a share of the lead at the 54-hole mark. He’s converted three of the previous six into titles. The last six major championship winners have held at least a share of the 54-hole lead, too.

While he’s in a great position, the Claret Jug is still anybody’s to grab. Horschel will tee off with Thriston Lawrence, who is one of six golfers sitting a stroke back at 3-under. Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler is at 2-under, and Shane Lowry, who has been in the mix all week, will start at 1-under.

For full final round tee times, click here.

For the full leaderboard, click here.

The final round of the British Open will air the USA Network and NBC, and can be streamed on Peacock.

Keep up with Yahoo Sports for full live coverage of the British Open below:

Live7 updates

  • Jason Day gives one back

    Welp, after making the turn in 32, Day promptly bogies the 10th, putting him back above par. Of note: the back nine has played harder than the front all week.

  • Don’t sleep on Jon Rahm

    Three holes, three birdies for Rahm, who’s got it to -1. What a start for the Spaniard.

  • Jason Day trying to post an early number

    By the time Billy Horschel and Thriston Lawrence tee off in an hour, Jason Day will be a few holes from finishing his round. Why does that matter? Because Day just made the turn in 32, 4-under on his round. He’s now at even par for the tournament, just four strokes back. If he can card a few more birdies and post an early number, he could be in a surprisingly decent position if weather wreaks some havoc as the day goes on.

  • Weather and Vegas

    The rain and whipping wind that dominated and — in many cases — disrupted Round 3 have given way to more moderate gray skies and more manageable breezes (for now) in Scotland. There are birdies to be had — Ryan Fox is already in the clubhouse with a 4-under 67 — but rain is on the way and is expected to arrive around the time the leaders begin teeing off.

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

    That would be Xander Schauffele at +350, followed by Scottie Scheffler (+375), then Horschel at +550.

    For Schauffele, it would be second major of the season after going 0-for-26. Scheffler is looking for his third major championship and first outside the gates of Augusta. And Horschel, he’s still looking for major No. 1.

  • Si Woo Kim’s historic ace

    Si Woo Kim didn’t just hit the first hole-in-one of the tournament on Saturday, but he hit the longest ace in recorded British Open history.

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

    Click the photo to read more about Si Woo Kim’s historic ace at Royal Troon. (Zac 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’s the first time in his career that he’s held the 54-hole lead at a major championship.

    For more on Horschel’s third round, and what’s at stake for him today, click the photo.

    USA's Billy Horschel putts on the 18th green during day three of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)USA's Billy Horschel putts on the 18th green during day three of The Open at Royal Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland. Picture date: Saturday July 20, 2024. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Images via Getty Images)

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

  • British Open Final Round

    It’s time for the final round of the British Open. The Claret Jug and the 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. Thriston Lawrence (-3)

    T2. Sam Burns

    T2. Russell Henley

    T2. Xander Schauffele

    T2. Justin Rose

    T2. Daniel Brown

    8. Scottie Scheffler (-2)

    9. Shane Lowry (-1)

    Required Reading

    Notable Tee Times

    For full tee times, click here.

    All times ET

    8:45 a.m. — Adam Scott, Shane Lowry

    8:55 a.m. — Scottie Scheffler, Daniel Brown

    9:05 a.m. — Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele

    9:15 a.m. — Russell Henley, Sam Burns

    9:25 a.m. — Thriston Lawrence, Billy Horschel

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