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  1. sb_73

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    Hotting up to be a good one. Great rounds from Rose and Woods today, and fantastic that Woods is doing so well. Hope they are still in touch once the leaders finish, but may be unlikely, benign conditions. 7 of the top 10 are Americans, but as we all know they can’t play links golf........
     
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    I've got 10/1 for either Rose or Fleetwood to win. Neither are out of it, but I wish Fleetwood had had Rose's round yesterday.

    Looks like wind might be a factor today.
     
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    Just hope it’s not some faceless American again. Would love Fleetwood to do it but struggling to see beyond Spieth.
     
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    I’d love to see Woods do it, and then retire. Failing that Fleetwood.
     
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    Actually I’d like to see Woods win too if only to see the same people lambasting Ched Evans fapping all over him.
     
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    I really don't get why Woods is so popular. A great golfer, but a nasty piece of work.
     
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    GET IN THE HOLE
     
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    Woods in tie for lead as Speith melts. This is fun.
     
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    He'll have the lead on his own in a minute, as Schauffele is all over the place on 7. Peperrell still has a chance with 5 under in the clubhouse.
     
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    Rory back in now.
     
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    Getting interesting.......
     
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    I like Tiger as a golfist, if not as a person from what I can gather about him. One of the best of all time. I think it would be a great sporting moment if he goes on to win this open.
     
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    Now Rose suddenly in contention.
     
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    This lad sitting in the clubhouse waiting to see if his -5 score is enough......

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    What's the secret to a good final round at the Open? Feeling rough.

    "I was a little hungover. I had too much to drink last night," says clubhouse leader Eddie Pepperell.

    "I was so frustrated with yesterday that today was - I wouldn't say a write-off, but I didn't feel as though I was in the tournament.

    "I just had some wine with my coach. We drowned our sorrows for about half an hour. It was enjoyable. I didn't really think I had that much to drink. I'm just a lightweight!"

    Those rosy red cheeks are a giveaway Eddie...
     
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    The Tiger is wobbling as well now, double bogey. This will be close.
     
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    Double-bogey for Woods leaves Pepperell one off the lead. Hope the wind gets up a bit more.
     
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    Wowzers....6 way tie at the top.......
     
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    Justin Rose sets the clubhouse target of -6.

    Molinari -7 playing 15.
     
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    A play-off would be over four holes, but I haven't heard them say which four. If it's 15 through 18 it will be interesting.
     
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    The 1999 Open at Carnoustie when Van der Velde did a Devon Loch, the play off holes were 15 - 18.
     
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