Sunday, 20 August, 2017
  • Health Care
  • Branden Grace shoots 62 at British Open to set majors record

Branden Grace shoots 62 at British Open to set majors record

Zach Johnson beats wind, fires second-round 66 at British The Open 2017: Jordan Spieth leads the way on day two as Phil Mickelson among leading names to miss the cut
Connie Andrews | 23 July, 2017, 00:11

South African golfer Branden Grace seized it to shoot 62 for the round, the first that has ever happened in major championship history.

Grace, the world number 35, picked up eight birdies in a flawless third round to move to four under par, two shots behind leader Jordan Spieth.

Phil Mickelson and eventual victor Henrik Stenson both shot 63 in last year's Open at Royal Troon, while Justin Thomas became the 29th player to achieve the feat in last month's US Open.

Grace went out in 29 and only needed a par at the last to achieve the milestone, which he did by two-putting to send the crowd into raptures.

Grace, whose caddie told him of the record after he holed out at the last, added: "I feel I'm playing well". This beats Grace's best round in a major (64, R3 of the 2015 PGA Championship) and also beats his career-best round on the PGA TOUR (63, R1 of 2016 WGC-HSBC Champions).

When Justin Thomas shot the last 63 at a major, at the U.S. Open a month ago, Miller was immediately sought out for comment.

Branden Grace entered the third round of the 2017 Open Championship at four-over par, making the cut by just one stroke.

"I honestly didn't. You know, I was just so in the zone of playing, hole after hole", he said at the end of his round. "I knew I was obviously playing really well, and making the turn in five-under was pretty special", he said. But through 441 events and 157 years, the 62 remained ever elusive.

"You never know what's going to happen tomorrow but I figure I'm going to need to shoot, probably, nine under". His career low round in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event was a 63 at the WGC-HSBC Champions event past year. "I hit a great wedge in there, just caught a fly, a little bit of a jumper and made it tough for myself". Grace admitted that his caddy informed him afterward that his round was one for the history books. "So obviously he must have known", he said.

Watch LIVE coverage of the Open Championship on TSN1, TSN4, TSN5, and TSN GO.

China trying to change status quo on border: Sushma

Recommended

  • Sergio picks a fight with a bush and loses

    Sergio picks a fight with a bush and loses

    The Masters champion took a painkiller on the fifth tee, and then spoke with a medical official on the seventh hole. The Spaniard grabbed at his shoulder, presumably in pain, and was visibly sore for the next few holes.
    Why General Electric Earnings Won't Move the Needle Much

    Why General Electric Earnings Won't Move the Needle Much

    The healthcare segment saw revenues rise 4% to $4.7 billion and transportation segment revenues fell 14% to $1.07 billion. GE reported $29.6 billion in revenue for the second quarter, down 12 percent from the same period past year .
    Audi ad likens women to used cars in Chinese ad

    Audi ad likens women to used cars in Chinese ad

    The point of this spectacle is to suggest that this sort of rigorous inspection is similar to the one enjoyed by Audi's used cars. She then takes a last look at the bride's chest before a caption declares: " an important decision must be made carefully ".
  • House Republicans Release 2018 Budget Proposal

    House Republicans Release 2018 Budget Proposal

    To view the full article, register now. "This has been a very, very challenging experience for all of us", the Kentucky Republican said .
    State pension age to hit 68 in 2038

    State pension age to hit 68 in 2038

    While it is possible to delay retirement and take a higher pension in exchange, the same flexibility does not exist in reverse. Keeping the State Pension age at 66 would cost over £250 billion more than the government's preferred timetable by 2045/46.
    BHP hit by $546m Chilean strikes burden

    BHP hit by $546m Chilean strikes burden

    The stock of BHP Billiton Limited (ADR) (NYSE: BHP ) earned "Neutral" rating by Clarkson Platou on Tuesday, November 17. The 1 year high share price is 1518.5 GBX while the 52 week low for the share price is 903.4 GBX.
  • New leader Vince Cable: I will make Lib Dems credible

    New leader Vince Cable: I will make Lib Dems credible

    The Liberal Democrats made a net gain of three seats at the election, taking their tally up to 12 in the House of Commons. However, the former Business Secretary takes over a party that is at a crossroads.
    Cops seek man in 2 slayings across 2 MI counties

    Cops seek man in 2 slayings across 2 MI counties

    Joseph County Undersheriff Mark Lillywhite told 24 Hour News 8 that the suspect is 32-year-old Zachary Michael Patten. Lillywhite said after shooting a female in Kalamazoo County, the suspect fled to his ex-wife's house in St.
    William and Kate to meet Holocaust survivors during tour of Poland

    William and Kate to meet Holocaust survivors during tour of Poland

    If Kate does indeed fall pregnant again, there's one aspect she certainly won't enjoy having to repeat. "She said it's not true, ' said Magda".
  • Moron Cop Accidentally Films Himself Planting Drugs At Crime Scene

    Moron Cop Accidentally Films Himself Planting Drugs At Crime Scene

    The Baltimore Police Department has also launched an investigation and placed the officers involved on administrative leave. The Baltimore Police Department said Wednesday it was investigating the matter and the three officers seen in the video.
    Celtic, Legia Warsaw and Salzburg ease through in Champions League

    Celtic, Legia Warsaw and Salzburg ease through in Champions League

    CELTIC fans can not believe Leigh Griffiths has been charged by Uefa for "provoking spectators" against Linfield . The charges against Linfield FC include the throwing of objects onto the pitch and a field invasion by fans.
    Kelly captive claims father sent her to live with singer

    Kelly captive claims father sent her to live with singer

    Jezebel explains Kim is different from the others because she is both a few years older (in her mid-twenties) and white. The accusations, which Kelly has "unequivocally" denied , were published on Monday by USA media outlet Buzzfeed News .

China trying to change status quo on border: Sushma China trying to change status quo on border: Sushma The Chinese daily article said China will by never agree to withdraw its troops as a precondition for the talks. The editorial asked India to "abandon the long-term fantasy" of the Doklam area.

GLAS: Microsoft's first smart thermostat GLAS: Microsoft's first smart thermostat Currently, Microsoft and Johnson's pride rivals with other smart thermostats like the Nest , Ecobee , and Honeywell devices. Developed in partnership with Johnson Controls , the swish looking GLAS thermostat was unveiled quietly via YouTube .

Trai Turner extension from Panthers worth $45M Trai Turner extension from Panthers worth $45M Turner's new deal is worth $45 million with $20 million guaranteed, according Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Turner, who was the 92nd pick in the 2014 draft, had one season remaining on his rookie contract.

YouTube to redirect "terror" searches YouTube to redirect Google says it will measure success based on the amount of engagement the debunking videos get from the Redirect Method . While superficially commendable, the Redirect Method does raise the specter of intervention and censorship.

Lyft changes gears to build its own self-driving tech Lyft changes gears to build its own self-driving tech Building autonomous driving systems is a complicated and expensive endeavor, and brings a new layer of complexity to Lyft. Lyft had announced in June that it was partnering with nuTonomy, the technology company behind the autonomous cars.

Court to decide Charlie Gard's fate next week Court to decide Charlie Gard's fate next week Michio Hirano , an American neurology expert from Columbia Medical Center in NY who has designed the experimental treatment. Charlie suffers from a rare genetic condition and has brain damage.

Gold retreats as dollar ticks up ahead of European Central Bank meeting Gold retreats as dollar ticks up ahead of European Central Bank meeting CENTRAL BANKS: Japan's central bank opted to keep its monetary stimulus intact while downgrading its outlook for inflation. The bank also retained its asset purchases of Euro 60 billion a month till December 2017, or beyond, if necessary.

Reliance Retail's PBDIT jumps 65.8% to Rs 398 crore Reliance Retail's PBDIT jumps 65.8% to Rs 398 crore Revenues on a consolidated basis for RIL during the quarter grew 26.7%, to Rs 90,537 crore, against RS 71,451 crore in Q1FY17. Gross Refining Margins (GRM) for 1Q FY18 stood at United States dollars 11.9/bbl as against USD 11.5/bbl in 1Q FY17.

Elon Musk says first passengers on SpaceX rockets must be 'brave' Elon Musk says first passengers on SpaceX rockets must be 'brave' The "verbal approval" likely came from somebody within the Trump administration. "Then prob LA-SF and a TX loop", he tweeted . Last month , Musk tweeted that he had "promising conversations" about a tunnel network with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Philadelphia police on DiNardo farm in Bucks, report says Philadelphia police on DiNardo farm in Bucks, report says They are set to appear before a judge for a preliminary hearing in the case on September 7, Bucks County prosecutors said. Ross said detectives are looking through their files to check on the claims but called the information "sketchy".

Justice Department announces takedown of AlphaBay, the largest dark web market Justice Department announces takedown of AlphaBay, the largest dark web market It estimated there had been more than $1 billion (860 million euros) worth of transactions on the site since its creation in 2014. As of early this year, the department says there were hundreds of vendors advertising heroin and fentanyl on Cazes' Alpha-Bay.

Exxon Says "Egregious" Sanctions Violations Were Just a Misunderstanding Exxon Says Sechin was among top Russian officials to be blacklisted by the USA for Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014. The State Department said it wasn't involved in the decision to punish Exxon for violating the sanctions.

D-backs get JD Martinez D-backs get JD Martinez The Tigers also got INF Sergio Alcantara and INF Jose King as they restocked their farm system with position players. He has a very strong and accurate arm from different angles, showing an ability to make plays on the run.

Atypical Mad Cow Disease detected in AL cow Atypical Mad Cow Disease detected in AL cow According to USDA, the World Organization for Animal Health has recognized the United States as having "negligible risk for BSE". The OIE, the worldwide organization for animal health, recognizes the U.S.as a country at negligible risk for BSE.

What You Need To Know About The Big BBC Salaries Reveal What You Need To Know About The Big BBC Salaries Reveal For part-time workers the pay gap favours women, who now earn 6% more than men. Craig Revel Horwood had the same pay as Bussell. He earned between £600,000 and £649,999.