Former Gator Billy Horschel loses lead in British Open final round

Former Florida golf standout Billy Horschel took the lead at the 152nd British Open at Royal Troon after three rounds thanks to a 2-under 69 effort. Playing through some brutal Scottish rain, the Gators alumnus put on a short-game clinic on the back-9 to take the solo lead at the 54-hole mark.

However, on the last day of play Sunday, Horschel could not maintain the edge, birdieing his last three holes to tie England’s Justin Rose for second place at 7-under in the final standings. Xander Schauffele surged into the lead with a sizzling stretch of four birdies in six holes and held on to win by two strokes.

Final British Open leaderboard

Here’s how the leaders finished at the 152nd Open Championship:

• 1. Xander Schauffele -9
• T2. Justin Rose -7
• T2. Billy Horschel -7
• 4. Thriston Lawrence -6
• 5. Russell Henley -5
• 6. Shane Lowry -4
• T7. Scottie Scheffler -1
• T7. Jon Rahm -1
• T7. Sungjae Im -1
• T10. Daniel Brown E
• T10. Matthew Jordan E
• T10. Adam Scott E

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