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Stenson leads 145th British Open

Updated 4:28 PM EDT, Sat July 16, 2016
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Henrik Stenson of Sweden celebrates his birdie on the 17th at Royal Troon on his way to claiming the third round lead at the British Open.
Henrik Stenson of Sweden celebrates his birdie on the 17th at Royal Troon on his way to claiming the third round lead at the British Open.
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Stenson has to play out of one of the many steep bunkers at Troon on the 7th hole during his third round 68.
Stenson has to play out of one of the many steep bunkers at Troon on the 7th hole during his third round 68.
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Halfway leader Phil Mickelson of the United States went head to head with Stenson throughout the round and is one shot adrift.
Halfway leader Phil Mickelson of the United States went head to head with Stenson throughout the round and is one shot adrift.
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Andrew Johnston of England delighted the galleries with his play on the third day of the championship.
Andrew Johnston of England delighted the galleries with his play on the third day of the championship.
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Stenson takes shelter from the intermittent showers on the third day.
Stenson takes shelter from the intermittent showers on the third day.
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World number two Jordan Spieth is well off the pace on five-over after another disappointing day.
World number two Jordan Spieth is well off the pace on five-over after another disappointing day.
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Bill Haas of the United States hits his tee shot on the 13th as he chased the leaders on six-under.
Bill Haas of the United States hits his tee shot on the 13th as he chased the leaders on six-under.
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The umbrellas are up and the sea breeze is picking up as Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits his tee shot on the ninth hole at Royal Troon.
The umbrellas are up and the sea breeze is picking up as Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hits his tee shot on the ninth hole at Royal Troon.
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Spain's Sergio Garcia protects himself from the elements during his third round of 73 to go into the clubhouse on 211 -- two under.
Spain's Sergio Garcia protects himself from the elements during his third round of 73 to go into the clubhouse on 211 -- two under.
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U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson challenged at five-under until dropping four shots on the back nine of his third round at Royal Troon.
U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson challenged at five-under until dropping four shots on the back nine of his third round at Royal Troon.
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2014 champion Rory McIlroy was out of luck with his putter as he carded a two-over 73 to go into the clubhouse on level par.
2014 champion Rory McIlroy was out of luck with his putter as he carded a two-over 73 to go into the clubhouse on level par.
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