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Francesco Manassero carded a 5-under 67 on Saturday to take a three-shot lead into the final round of the BMW International Open. The Italian sits on 15 under overall, with South Africa’s George Coetzee his nearest challenger on 12 under after a 69. Manassero is seeking his third European Tour title, and his first since 2013, while Coetzee is chasing his maiden victory on the circuit.
Will Zalatoris and Trey Mullinax led the field after 18 holes of golf at the 3M Open on Thursday, setting a 36-hole tournament record at the TPC Twin Cities after shooting 62s in the second round. They have since been passed by Sam Burns, who shot a second round of 63 to finish at 13-under-par 129 and establish a new tournament record for low 36-hole total. The record was previously shared by Mullinax, Zalatoris, former Masters champion Patrick Reed, and Rob Oppenheim.
Justin Thomas fired a second round 65 to finish at 10-under 132, leaving him four shots behind Burns and tied with Wyndham Clark, who shot 63 in the second round. Tony Finau birdied five of his first seven holes on Friday to shoot 67 and reach 9-under 133.
Rory McIlroy surged into a one-shot lead at the Irish Open after a third-round 69 at Mount Juliet.
The four-time major winner carded five birdies and two bogeys to move to 11 under par, one ahead of England’s Eddie Pepperell and Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre.
McIlroy, who is seeking a record-breaking third Irish Open title, made a strong start with birdies on the first and second holes.
He dropped a shot on the sixth but birdied the ninth to turn in 33.
McIlroy then birdied the 11th and 14th holes before bogeying the 16th. He parred the last two holes to secure a one-shot lead heading into the final round.
Jessica Korda shot a bogey-free 6-under 65 on Friday and has a three-stroke lead halfway through the U.S. Women’s Open at the Country Club of Charleston. Four birdies on the front and two on the back put Korda in command at the year’s second women’s major. Karrie Webb (68) and Ariya Jutanugarn (69) are tied for second with first-round leader Amy Yang (72) three shots behind.
Matsuyama Leads by Five at St. Jude Championship
Hideki Matsuyama has opened up a five-shot lead after the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The Japanese star shot a 4-under-par round of 66 to move to 16-under for the tournament, five shots clear of his nearest challenger, Cameron Smith.
Matsuyama started the day with a two-shot lead and extended it with birdies on the first and second holes. He dropped a shot on the fourth hole but bounced back with birdies on the seventh and ninth holes to make the turn in 3-under 32.
On the back nine, Matsuyama birdied the 12th and 15th holes to move to 16-under and build a commanding lead. Smith, who shot a 3-under 67, is the only player within five shots of Matsuyama.
Chris Kirk aced the par-3 16th hole during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, propelling him into the lead at TPC Southwind. Kirk’s tee shot landed on the green and rolled into the hole, sparking a roar from the crowd. He turned in a 6-under 64 to sit at 11-under 129, one stroke ahead of Hideki Matsuyama. Matsuyama carded a 6-under 64 to move into second place, while Adam Scott is a shot further back in third. Kirk’s ace was the highlight of a solid day on the course, as he made birdies on the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 13th, and 15th holes. He dropped a shot on the 11th hole, but his eagle on the 16th more than made up for it.
Matt Kuchar shot a second consecutive 64 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend at the Wyndham Championship.
Kuchar, who won the event in 2019, birdied three of his first four holes and added four more birdies on the back nine to finish at 12-under 128. He is one shot ahead of Sepp Straka, who shot a 65.
“I’m very pleased,” Kuchar said. “I drove the ball well, hit my irons well, and made some putts. It was a good day.”
Straka, who is seeking his first PGA Tour victory, had a bogey-free round with six birdies. He is tied with Russell Henley, who also shot a 65.
“I’m really happy with the way I’m playing,” Straka said. “I’m hitting the ball well and making some putts. I’m just trying to stay patient and take it one shot at a time.”
At the Dana Open, Wichanee Meechai, nicknamed Wannasaen, has established a three-stroke advantage heading into the final round. On Saturday, the Thai golfer fired a sensational bogey-free 65, propelled by five birdies, to seize control of the tournament. Wannasaen’s impressive performance left her at 15-under 198 overall. Sarah Schmelzel and Céline Boutier, both at 12-under, are currently trailing the leader. Despite windy conditions, Wannasaen showcased remarkable consistency and composure throughout her round, setting the stage for a thrilling finish on Sunday.
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Golf fans won’t want to miss the thrilling conclusion of the Open Championship, as the world’s top players vie for the coveted Claret Jug.
Tee Times for The Open’s Thrilling Fourth Round
As the anticipation builds for the fourth and final round of The Open, the tee times have been released. With four players within two shots of the lead, every shot promises to be critical.
Rory McIlroy, last year’s champion, will look to repeat his triumph and will tee off at 12:38 PM alongside playing partner Viktor Hovland. Just one shot back, Shane Lowry will start at 12:59 PM with Matt Fitzpatrick.
Reigning Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, who is also just one shot behind, is scheduled for a 1:40 PM start with Cameron Smith. The final pairing of Jon Rahm, the 2021 U.S. Open winner, and Billy Horschel will tee off at 1:51 PM.
With a thrilling leaderboard and a historic course, the fourth round of The Open promises to deliver an unforgettable finish filled with excitement and drama.
