British Open Leaderboard 2014: Live Look at Day 3 Scores and Overall Predictions

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Published: July 19, 2014

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The 2014 British Open is often a struggle between golfer and nature, with only a handful of experienced professionals able to overcome the larger forces at play.

The wind comes and goes in a frenzy in Hoylake, England, creating difficult shots for many players.

Rory McIlroy hasn't found it too difficult, as he is 12-under after two rounds. He's also overcome his tendency to fall into dangerous patterns, as he posted a second-round 66 after struggling on the second day of various tournaments in 2014, per ESPN Stats & Info:



ESPN's Bob Harig notes there will be an interesting setup to the tee times at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club:



This is an unprecedented attempt at this tournament, and it will no doubt fuel the conversation surrounding the latter half of golf's oldest major.

Here is a live leaderboard for Day 3 at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, followed by some predictions for the top names remaining in the tournament.



 

Predictions

The unpredictable tempests blowing through at Hoylake, England, will temper the predictions for this weekend, as even the altered tee times can't protect the golfers from flurries of gusts or guarantee stillness in the air during long drives off the tee.

There is no reason to think McIlroy won't continue to build upon his strong two days of work and make a run at his third major. It would be quite the historic result, per ESPN Stats & Info:



"It's nice to go out and shoot a good one today, so I don't have to be asked about it again," McIlroy said, via USA Today's Steve DiMeglio.

"It's understandable. People ask you. My second rounds this year have been terrible. And there isn't really any explanation."

McIlroy conquered the Friday curses with his typical brand of play, using long drives that allowed him to keep his options open as he...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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