TROON, Scotland – Hoping to avoid the type of delay that plagued last year’s Open, the R&A announced Saturday that it did not cut or roll the greens before the third round in anticipation of wind gusts up to 30 mph.
After the setup staff reviewed the course and forecast early Saturday morning, certain hole locations and tees were also moved before the 81 players began their day at Royal Troon.
The greens were rolling at about 9 1/2 on the Stimpmeter.
The proactive move could be in response to what happened last year at St.