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5 things we learned on Day 3 of The Open Championship

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10 years ago

Jul 16, 2016

On a day when the weather didn’t turn for or against anyone, we saw little movement up and down the leaderboard. Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson went out as the final game and played hot potato with the lead most of the round. By nightfall, Stenson was 12-under par, good for a one-stroke lead over Lefty. Bill Haas, Andrew Johnston and J.B. Holmes moved into position, in case both leaders collapse on Sunday. For the rest of the day’s events, let’s look at five things we learned on moving day of the 2016 Open Championship.

Henrik Stenson’s WITB
Phil Mickelson’s WITB

Red numbers aren’t easy on major championship weekends

Thirteen out of 81 golfers shot under par at Royal Troon on Saturday. That’s 16 percent of the field, for you number crunchers. No one went lower than three-under 68, and Henrik Stenson was one of them. The day’s big move was made by another 68 author, Steve Stricker. Stricker gained 21 spots on the field, a healthy climb to T6 on Day 3. Many golfers fired and fell back, proving that winning is all that matters to many of them. Risk the high number in order to shoot the low number. These guys are truly good.

.@henrikstenson saves par at the 10th. #TheOpen https://t.co/IcCCm80Ofx

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 16, 2016

Phi Shanka Wedga not going so well

Much has been made this week of the “frat house” atmosphere of the house that lads Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler are sharing with the Old School trio of Jimmy Walker, Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner. If it pays off in late September at the Ryder Cup, that’s one thing. In the present, Omega Missa Putta has not had a positive effect on anyone save Johnson (currently T13). Walker missed the cut and the rest of the brothers are outside the top 38. Take it from a Sigma Nu, the fraternity life can be sweet, but it may not be the best arrangement when trying to contend for a major title.

There’s enough Beef to go around

Golf may not have Tiger Woods, but if it can clone the convivial nature of Andrew Johnston (Dan Jenkins called him a “smiling bus driver” in a tweet), it will do just fine. The man with the Amish beard, the lurchy swing and the first spot off the podium (currently 4th at five-under) has that innate ability to make fans smile and howl his name. Not pleased with the crowd’s reaction after this hole-out, he smiled wider than the links and waved his arms to encourage more cheers. And he got them!

That's mustard from #BEEF (@BeefGolf). #TheOpen https://t.co/1XrviI27Uz

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 16, 2016

Rory McIlroy won’t favorite this week

After beginning the week with his ill-chosen comments about not watching the Olympics, not growing the game, etc., the former world No. 1 gave us a bit of hope with an outward 32 on Thursday before tapering off to a meh finish. Tomorrow will be a mere stroll for the lad, one that will be accompanied by a newly reshafted three metal. After a run at the green on the par-five 16th hole went wide right, McIlroy tomahawked the guilty club to the ground, separating head from shaft in the process. Something’s been missing since the wunderkind injured himself last summer playing soccer, so here’s hoping that whatever has him off-balance gets eliminated promptly. The sport needs a mature, confident McIlroy.

Rory hits fairways wood; Rory breaks fairway wood: https://t.co/ppXkX0MnWF pic.twitter.com/sL9hR86Fmf

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 16, 2016

Bunker cams are absolutely awesome

Give a rose to the person who came up with this idea. Most of us have no idea how deep and intimidating these bunkers are, so these in-your-wedge lenses have taken us inside the pit with the golfers. We’ve suffered in the coffin bunker with Bubba Watson and Patrick Reed, so it’s nice to see Bill Haas (currently third at six-under) get one back for the good guys.

Bill Haas is now tied for third after chipping in from the bunker at the Postage Stamp. #TheOpen #bunkercam https://t.co/RzLMoizW5h

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 16, 2016

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Ronald Montesano

Ronald Montesano writes for GolfWRX.com from western New York. He dabbles in coaching golf and teaching Spanish, in addition to scribbling columns on all aspects of golf, from apparel to architecture, from equipment to travel. Follow Ronald on Twitter at @buffalogolfer.

29 Comments

Realist

Jul 17, 2016 at 10:24 am

Those saying Rory should leave Nike are the same guys shopping around for new set of irons, putter, driver after a bad couple of rounds. Nike pays him very well to swing their sticks, and I highly doubt he’d do it if they weren’t releasing some top notch stuff. People just don’t like the color schemes or the fact that Nike is competing with other major golf manufacturers. I was anti-nike for a while then got a set of their engage wedges. Its rare that I chunk a wedge now.

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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 17, 2016 at 10:37 am
  
  Well-developed and succinct…a rare bird.
  
  Nicely put, Realist.
  
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- ND Hickman
  
  Jul 17, 2016 at 11:26 am
  
  Have to agree. Nike clubs are much better than people give them credit for. Their cavity back drivers they were doing a few years back were a good innovative idea.
  
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ffs

Jul 17, 2016 at 2:59 am

We’re already tired of that beef guy.

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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 17, 2016 at 10:36 am
  
  Him no care. Him still smile. 🙂
  
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COGolfer

Jul 17, 2016 at 12:57 am

Breaking the head off a 3 metal sounds terrible, if you have to pay for the replacement.

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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 17, 2016 at 10:40 am
  
  #truth unless you simply dispose of it, a la Thomas Pieters round 4.
  
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Jack always

Jul 16, 2016 at 7:45 pm

Rory mind not right at the moment!

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- nn
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 8:07 pm
  
  Needs to leave Nike
  
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  - Ronald Montesano
    
    Jul 16, 2016 at 10:30 pm
    
    Which equipment should he play? PXG? Callaway? TaylorMade? Another?
    
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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 10:29 pm
  
  How important is the caddie? Phil has Bones, Jordan has Geller. Does Roars have the right caddie?
  
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- Left of right
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 11:57 pm
  
  Looks to be a wreck. Maybe depressed?
  
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ddd

Jul 16, 2016 at 7:10 pm

Another thing we learned was Phil has a potty mouth

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- nn
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 8:08 pm
  
  No he doesn’t
  
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  - Ronald Montesano
    
    Jul 16, 2016 at 10:31 pm
    
    #Defense #Represent #GotHisBack
    
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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 10:30 pm
  
  When did we learn that?
  
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  - ddd
    
    Jul 17, 2016 at 8:04 am
    
    On his second shot on 18, cameras started clicking on his downswing. He said something like I know you gotta cover this but what a …… thing to do. Tv picked it up clear as can be! I’m sure others heard it too
    
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    - Dave
      
      Jul 17, 2016 at 9:18 am
      
      They needed to be smacked up alongside the head. Camera’s were going off very early in his downswing. Phil was way too nice.
      
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      - Ronald Montesano
        
        Jul 17, 2016 at 10:35 am
        
        I know how sensitive some triggers can be, but anyone shooting before apex of backswing should be schooloed in proper etiquette/professional conduct.
        
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Jonny

Jul 16, 2016 at 5:46 pm

It’s a three wood… a three wood. Not a three metal. Rory thew his 3-wood.

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- Ronald Montesano
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 6:04 pm
  
  Made of wood=three wood
  Made of metal=three metal
  
  Personal preference, I’ll admit.
  
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  - Stupid logic
    
    Jul 16, 2016 at 7:09 pm
    
    do you say 4 iron or 4 steel
    
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    - Christosterone
      
      Jul 16, 2016 at 7:25 pm
      
      Lol
      
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    - Stupid Logic?
      
      Jul 16, 2016 at 7:36 pm
      
      steel is made iron, not the same thing. thanks for the chuckle.
      
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  - Joey5Picks
    
    Jul 17, 2016 at 12:45 am
    
    Then you have to call the other clubs “steels” since that’s what they’re made of. “He hit a 7-steel from 165.”
    
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- CT
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 7:25 pm
  
  3 wood
  
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- nn
  
  Jul 16, 2016 at 8:09 pm
  
  It might be 3 Titanium. How about that? lol
  
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  - Richard
    
    Jul 17, 2016 at 3:53 am
    
    Or with TM it would be a 3 unmetal?
    
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    - Ronald Montesano
      
      Jul 17, 2016 at 10:33 am
      
      3 ti
      3 graph
      
      i like all the options.
      
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Scottie Scheffler leads the betting ahead of the second major championship of the year, with the World Number One a +345 favorite to get his hands on a second PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy who won the Masters back in April is a +800 shot to complete half of the calendar slam at Aronimink Golf Club this week, while Jordan Spieth can be backed at +5900 to become a career grand slam winner.

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Photos from the 2026 PGA Championship

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May 11, 2026

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GolfWRX is on site for the second major of 2026: The PGA Championship from Aronimink in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

The tournament’s location, just outside Philadelphia, and its status as a major championship mean GolfWRXers are in for a treat: WITBs from a strong field, custom gear celebrating the PGA Championship, and the rich culture of the City of Brotherly Love — we have noted a relative absence of cheesesteak-themed items thus far this week, but most of the rest of the usual suspects are well represented.

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