Li Haotong Aims to Become China's First Major Champion
Li Haotong, 29, from Hunan, is in the final pairing at the British Open with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, four strokes ahead of Li in second. The Chinese golfer, a four time European tour winner, has a colorful backstory including caddying for his father, a memorable 2017 water club incident, and a lifelong Sunderland fan.
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Scheffler Leads at Royal Portrush Ahead of Final Round
Scottie Scheffler extended his 54 hole advantage to four shots at the British Open, notching a 14 under 199 as Li Haotong and Matt Fitzpatrick chased. Rory McIlroy sparked the crowd with an eagle at 12 but remained six behind, while Gotterup joined the late group with 8 under.
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McIlroy's strange ball trick fuels Portrush rally
Rory McIlroy thrilled Northern Ireland with a wild round at Royal Portrush, pulling a buried ball from the turf on No. 11 then firing a 5 under 66. He closed within six of leader Scottie Scheffler, chasing a chance to win the British Open amid home crowd frenzy.
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Scheffler Leads British Open as McIlroy Drives Crowds
Scottie Scheffler sits 14 under 199 after a 67 while Li Haotong is four behind and Fitzpatrick five back. McIlroy carded 66 amid a roaring crowd in his native country. Parry nailed the first hole-in-one at Royal Portrush. Scheffler aims to extend streaks with late round defense as Hatton and Hojgaard stay in contention.
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Parry makes Open hole in one at No. 13
English golfer John Parry aces the 192 yard No. 13 with an 8 iron at Royal Portrush in the British Open. He celebrates with Justin Leonard, shoots 67 for a 3 under total, and notes it as his best ace of his career while making his second Open appearance.
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Scheffler tops British Open by four strokes at 14 under
Scottie Scheffler shoots 68 64 67 to lead the British Open by four strokes at 14 under par on the par 71 course. Li Haotong sits solo second at 10 under while Matt Fitzpatrick is tied for third on nine under. A four way tie for fourth includes Rory McIlroy Chris Gotterup Harris English and Tyrrell Hatton at eight under.
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How long is the British Open
The British Open runs across four days with a first round on Thursday and final round today. Players are paired in two man groups on the weekend and tee times run late into the evening. Weather varies from Friday to today with some sun and showers and light wind expected for low scoring opportunities.
Prize details for golf champion's legacy and exemptions
The winner receives the silver claret jug, golf's oldest trophy, with a Monday return ceremony to the R&A. The champion is named “champion golfer of the year” and earns five year exemptions to the PGA Tour and the British Open until age 55, plus an exemption into two other majors.
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