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All that happens during the closing round of this 147th Open Championship, we will always have Saturday. At 13.15, the dynamics of the Open are strongly shifted. We had been here before, many times; A long, long time ago
Tiger Woods was sitting at the top of the rankings. Those who doubted the persistence of a Tiger Effect, a decade after its last major victory, had surely lost their skepticism. Woods' position is clearly registered with other players. Galleries flocked to watch the final stages of the 42-year-old tour. Social media are illuminating, including by comments from golfers and other sports professionals. Finally, Woods supported the excitement with the performance. His problem was, Jordan Spieth seemed to take umbrage.
"There are a few holes that people can have 15, 20 on each side," said Shaun Norris, Woods's Saturday partner. "It's like playing with a mythical creature." It does not look real. "
As the tiger's last tense resumes, he had to wobble on the home stretch. A boguey in the 16th after a missed green at par-three meant that he had to settle for a 66. But that was his best major lap since 2011. He was his lowest in the world. Open since the second round in Hoylake 12 years since. Woods had to overtake Merseyside; from distance in contact with the leash he has a chance to reproduce this triumph here. A scandalous fortune in the 18th, when Woods' ball seemed to behave unlike gravity while bouncing rather than on the Barry Burn, suggesting that the golf gods were on his side. Perhaps they think that the major champion of 14 times, an individual once consumed by personal and physical chaos, served his penance. "It's certainly possible," said a Woods coy when he asked him if he thought Scotland would attend his victory. of all. His attitude remained the same when asked his opinion on the magnitude of such an achievement. "We're not there yet, I know what you're trying to say asking, but let me try to get there first, so ask me again."
If a statistic works easily against Woods – He has never won any major outside the top five after 36 holes, being 29th in this one – there is the not insignificant question of a young contender. Spieth, regardless of the form of pre-Open, is the only competitor that none of his peers want to fight in events such as these. A modern wood, if you want. The defending champion, inspired by a magnificent eagle to start the third day, signed for a 65 to share the clubhead at nine under par. At the end of the match, while Spieth warned against another challenge on the fourth day, he was joined nine points by Xander Schauffele and Kevin Kisner. The latter refuses to leave; he did not score more than 70 on three rounds. Kevin Chappell, at seven cents, is next.
If Spieth brings back the Claret Jug to Texas, a big four-pack, including a successful defense from the older, would mean that he could be ranked among the biggest play the game. Spieth's only 24 years.
The day of the move was allowed to become a fast day due to the calm conditions of Angus. This should change on Sunday, with gusts exceeding 20 mph. Spieth is among those who rub their hands at the prospect. It was wise for a remaining open ground, which started the third round separated by just nine strokes, to enjoy Carnoustie when he was as submissive as it will likely be.
The ranking is brilliantly versatile. Spieth, Woods, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Webb Simpson, Justin Rose and Rory McIlroy are the leading course and distance specialists; to varying degrees of course. For Kisner, Schauffele, Francesco Molinari, Chappell and Alex Noren, there is the goal of the life of a first win in one of the four big golfers. The 67-year-old Norwegian, for a total of five shots, was a bit silly after a kicking Swede's approach.
Rose started the series, her 64 corresponding to the lowest round of an Open Carnoustie. The Englishman, who survived the cup by one, can not be dismissed at four cents. As the attention – oars of him – diverted to Woods marauding, Molinari has published a 65. The Italian aggregate is six sous. The victories on the European and PGA circuits this season, as well as on a surprisingly precise match of the start, make Molinari a clear and current danger. "It was the day to be aggressive," Molinari said. "There was not much wind, and after the rain [on Friday] the course is a little sweeter.But I played well, I had a lot of chances or j & # 39; 39 could have been even better. "
Simpson tied Woods' 54-hole mark with a 67. McIlroy, Johnson, Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Kuchar complete
Phil Mickelson's 70th birthday means He needs snookers to win the Claret Jug from a starting position of minus one Sunday. "The match is just hard for me right now," said the 2013 champion. "I do not have the impression to play badly, but it does not come easily."
Woods knew this feeling only too well. On a blustery Saturday afternoon, he reminded all viewers – and perhaps himself – how good the alternative can be.
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