There will be some relief from the strong winds at the British Open on Saturday, but some typical Scottish summer rain will fall along the coast.
The weather forecast for Saturday is calling for mostly cloudy and calm conditions in the morning, which could open up opportunities for many of the players lower down the rankings. Players like Davis Thompson (5-over) and Cameron Young (4-over) could get a jump on things early on Saturday, as wind gusts in the morning will not exceed 15 mph, a stark difference from the first two days at Royal Troon.
But when the players tee off in the late afternoon, rain will begin to fall. As the afternoon progresses, the rain will get heavier and continue to fall, so Shane Lowry, who leads at seven under, Justin Rose, two strokes back, and Daniel Brown will have to stay dry, as will Scottie Scheffler, who is two under and playing in the third-to-last pair.
But the winds will be all over the place, causing confusion and frustration for the players. The breeze will be from the south, the same direction the players faced in the first two rounds of the British Open. But as the rain starts to fall, the winds will shift to west-northwest, meaning the back nine will be played in a steady 13 mph wind, something the players have yet to experience this week. The second hole at Royal Troon is one of the most difficult holes in the world. With the prevailing winds, it will only get more difficult.
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