Golf Links: Sunday, July 2 news and updates
U.S. Senior Open
At 15-under par Kirk Triplett is going into the final round of the U.S. Senior Open with a one-shot lead over Kenny Perry, who’s chasing hard and within reach of the top of the board.
But the real story of the third round is Brandt Jobe, who carded a stunning third round 62, tying Triplett’s record-setting 1st round score. With that Jobe moved into solo third.
Some would say Jobe, who’s had more than his share of injuries, shouldn’t even be able to hold a club, let alone swing it.
What does Jobe say about his 3rd round 62?
"This was a good one. This one came at a good place, and at a good time."
Brandt Jobe has this moving day thing figured out.
— USGA (@USGA) July 1, 2017
His 8-under 62 on Saturday matched the #USSeniorOpen single-round scoring record. pic.twitter.com/qenlMstO9Q
Fred Couples, who says he can see retirement looming on the horizon, and Tom Lehman are going into Sunday in Salem sharing fourth place on the leaderboard but at 7-under and trailing Triplett by 8 shots, it would take a golf miracle for either of them to hoist the trophy this afternoon.
You can catch the 4th round U.S. Senior Open today on Fox Sports from 1-6 p.m.