The Bandit Closes the Open With a Stranglehold

The final round of the Open arrived with The bandit already holding a 15-shot advantage, and they refused to offer even a hint of vulnerability. A round of 11 under was not enough to top the daily board, but it was a resounding statement, closing the checkpoint with a lead that never wavered. Barnyard and Brendo each fired 12 under to share the day’s honors, a charge too late to matter for this phase.

With the Open now sealed, the tournament pivots toward the Major. The bandit’s cushion stands at 14 over Barnyard, a margin that shifts the pressure entirely to the chasers with nine rounds left to play.