Coverage dated July 15, 2022 to July 16, 2022

McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead

Headline from KOB 4

Rory McIlroy is one round away from ending eight years without a major. But he shares the stage at St. Andrews with Viktor Hovland. They played inspired golf at the British Open and each shot 66 to share the lead on the Old Course. They also avoided the mistakes that cost so many other contenders.

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Reports & sources

7 articles, oldest first.

  1. Portland Press Herald

    British Open: McIlroy, Hovland share lead after third round (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland avoid the mistakes plaqued others on Saturday and share a four-shot lead.

  2. The Guardian

    Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland lead The Open after stunning third rounds (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Moving day brings new leaders after a pair of 66s from Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland, with Cameron Young and Cameron Smith four shots back

  3. KOB 4

    McIlroy, Hovland avoid blunders to share British Open lead (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Rory McIlroy is one round away from ending eight years without a major. But he shares the stage at St. Andrews with Viktor Hovland. They played inspired golf at the British Open and each shot 66 to share the lead on the Old Course. They also avoided the mistakes that cost so many other contenders.

  4. France 24

    McIlroy and Hovland share lead after British Open third round (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Former champion Rory McIlroy and Norway's Viktor Hovland and will take a share of the lead into the final round of the 150th British Open at St Andrews after ending Saturday level on 16 under par.

  5. France 24

    McIlroy, Hovland share British Open lead before final round (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland share the lead going into the final round of the 150th British Open on Sunday with St Andrews poised for a shoot-out between the two for the Claret Jug.

  6. New York Times

    Rory McIlroy Has a Big Day at the British Open. Viktor Hovland Follows. (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    McIlroy leapfrogged to the top of the leaderboard with a stunning bunker shot on No. 10 for eagle. He and Hovland were tied heading into the final round on Sunday.

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