Adam Scott flies to -11 on the wings of his mileage and apparently invincible putter. The Australian, on the third day of the Open Championship, underway at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in England, puts a serious threat to the title by detaching his pursuers by at least four strokes. Brandt Snedeker collapses, who after 36 holes without a bogey scores 6 playing with Scott, at least compensated by 3 birdies (total -7). Disappoints Tiger Woods, who fails to be incisive.
The American champion uses very little drive and almost always plays irons from the tee. A prudent and calibrated choice, but not very satisfying for him and also for the spectators. In the end, a few too many uncertainties on the greens cause Tiger to close the third 18 holes with the same result he started with: -6.
On the other hand, a splendid performance for the Northern Irishman Graeme McDowell, who finished at -7 and disputed the last lap head-to-head with Scott.
Up until a few holes from the end Tiger Woods had to be in the last start, instead a bad bogey at 15 precluded him from this possibility. With a little bit of malice, it's a pity, because the duo, or rather the "trio" Scott, Tiger, Steve Williams could create sparks. Steve, last year, chose Scott before being "fired" by Tiger and the divorce between the two, just a few months after Woods' divorce from his wife, made almost as much noise, for Williams' vitriolic and bad taste jokes on the champion and former friend. In short, no duel on English courses, with a good reality golf page.
Eyes focused then only on the game and that of the Australian (who by the way has a swing very similar to that of the first Tiger) these days is perfect, aggressive at the right point and characterized by formidable ability on the greens. Adam's "puttone" looks like a broom, but in his hands it becomes a sword that sinks balls into the hole. Many major winners have pulled out similar gear in recent years, which Tiger and other players on the tour would like to see banned. World golf gurus are thinking about it and the next rule book could contain an express ban on putts longer than a certain standard. For now, however, everything is in order and Scott, who knows how to use it really well, is enjoying his well-deserved hour of glory.
To separate the golfer from the Claret Jug, the silver jug on which the name of the winner is inscribed, there are "only" 18 holes. However, the forecasts announce wind and the field can change its appearance. On each hole, shot in a different way, the gusts affect differently, the variables increase and 4 strokes of advantage can even become few. And then we mustn't underestimate McDowell, who has already won one major (US Open 2010), has a normal but very hot putt, is Irish and grew up on bread, links and wind.
Finally, the good performance of Ernie Els should be noted, the South African with the best pace of the tour, with -5 he is in the third start behind the others
