
Even during a week when the USGA didn't have a championship, it still came under scrutiny by way of comparisons. With a forecast of gusts topping 30 mph for the third round Saturday, the R&A finished its morning preparation of Royal Troon and decided not to cut or roll the putting surfaces in case the wind got out of hand. Henrik Stenson, who has a recent history of being put on the clock, and Phil Mickelson finished the final round in just under four hours.
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