JUSTIN THOMAS was well placed to make an impact on the final day of The Open.
But unfortunately for the American, it almost happened in the Firth of Clyde.
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Thomas advanced well to the first tee in contention on even terms, only to destroy his chances with a nightmare hole.
Trying to avoid bunkers to the left of the fairway, his first shot went so far to the right that one fan commented “even the fish were ducking”.
Commentator Andrew Coltart pulled no punches in his Sky Sports comments.
He said, “That’s not the start you want,” he said. “Give me another ball, please. That’s embarrassing. Out of bounds there. 35 yards out of bounds.”
Ironically, Thomas was so committed to staying out of the sandy bunkers that he ended up heading to the beach.
Thomas was forced to take another tee shot, which he managed to play straight into the formidable sand traps that caused the problem in the first place.
After missing a short putt for six, the former world number one’s hopes were dashed when he recorded a triple bogey that left him seven shots off the lead.
Thomas managed to record pars on the second, third and fourth holes in blustery conditions.
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Overnight leader Billy Horschel has explained why he is carrying a West Ham golf bag at Royal Troon.
The 37-year-old, from Florida, runs the course with the Hammers logo front and center.
Horschel has now revealed that he has the burgundy and blue bag as he is a huge Hammers fan after watching cult classic Green Street.
He said, “During my sophomore year of college, I moved into a new apartment and the cable wasn’t going to be hooked up for a few days, so we went to Best Buy and bought some DVDs, one of those DVDs was Green Street.
“I loved the film, I loved Charlie Hunnam as an actor and obviously the film is about the Millwall and West Ham companies, from then on I started following them.
“Since about 10-12 years ago, I’ve been paying a lot of attention to them since NBC Sports started showing Premier League games.
“Actually, I’m always watching their games and any Premier League, but I follow them [West Ham] very closely and I’m aware of how they’re doing, the transfer window and just a die-hard fan like I am of my Florida Gators.”
Who are the most famous Wags in golf?
The world’s best golfers enjoy an incredible lifestyle – and their Wags lead their own exciting lives.
Here are some of the best known beauties…
- A master golfer rushed home after his latest triumph to be by his wife’s side as she gave birth to their first child.
- Playing with a handicap of three, this sports reporter could give her friend a run for her money on the greens.
- This low-key beauty married a superstar golfer in front of Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin and Niall Horan.
- A former gymnast who has been her husband’s rock for 14 years – he even pays tribute to her on his golf balls.
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