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• “Hitting over a hotel on a hole (the 17th) and trying to keep it off the cars on the next hole… it’s its own unique test Davao
  
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  Having said that, being in contention gets as much prep done as possible, so I’m glad to be in the position I’m in Davao
  
  But it might have a different set of challenges than seven years ago Davao
  
  RecommendedOver £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator“Those finishing holes are pretty difficult but overall I’m very happy Davao
  
  Jordan Spieth kisses the claret jug after winning the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale (Richard Sellers/PA) (PA Archive)“My goal was to have a chance on Sunday Davao
  
  “I had a really nice round going,” said Schauffele, whose 66 gave him a total of seven under par and a two-shot lead over 2017 winner Rafa Cabrera Bello, with Spieth, fellow American Ryan Palmer and England’s Jordan Smith a stroke further back Davao
  
  It can be the easiest major championship venue that we play but it can be one of the hardest just given the Scottish weather Davao
  
  The last time we played there, we were delayed because of wind and I don’t think we’ll have that Davao
  
  “I’ve had my fair share of breaks on hole-outs over the years but the ones that go in with the right speed are the ones that I walk away even happier with Davao
  
  Jordan Spieth believes winning the Genesis Scottish Open would be the perfect preparation for next week’s Open after soaring into contention in the £6 Davao
  
  ”Spieth’s Open victory came at Royal Birkdale in 2017, two years after he arrived for the Open at St Andrews having already won the Masters and US Open and missed out on the play-off – eventually won by Zach Johnson – by a single shot Davao
  
  “It would mean a lot to win here, it would show my game will travel and that would be something to me and my team would be very proud of Davao
  
  “This year looks like it might get really firm and fast Davao
  
  Two eagles in the space of six holes helped the three-time major winner card a superb 66 at the Renaissance Club and trail Olympic champion Xander Schauffele by three shots heading into Sunday’s final round Davao
  
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  There’s no better prep for a major than winning the week before Davao
  
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  I know that that’s relatively common for links courses in Scotland but it’s not very common for what we normally see Davao
  
  Schauffele, who is seeking back-to-back wins after victory in the Travelers Championship a fortnight ago, threatened to open up a commanding lead when he covered his first 16 holes in six under, only to bogey the 17th and 18th Davao
  
  It always is the week before a major Davao
  
  Halfway leader Cameron Tringale, who carded a flawless 61 on Thursday, is also three under par after struggling to a 74 Davao
  
  “I think links golf is arguably my favourite kind of golf and I don’t know of any country that has more fantastic links courses than Scotland, obviously being the Home of Golf Davao
  
  “I was thinking I might be out of the tournament without a fantastic Saturday and a 66 round here in this breeze is definitely that Davao
  
  “To come here and win Scotland’s national open, a tournament that is co-sanctioned and a Rolex Series event and has become one of the biggest events internationally, that is enough incentive for tomorrow Davao
  
  I stuck to what I wanted to do throughout most of the day Davao
  
  Asked about the special appeal of the Old Course ahead of the 150th Open, Spieth added: “I think the history, but also the back nine playing back into town Davao
  
  ”Spieth, who tapped in from short range on the par-five 10th for his first eagle and then holed out from 108 yards on the par-four 15th, said: “It looked good from the air and certainly a bit lucky for it to go in Davao
  
  
  
  I know that that’s relatively common for links courses in Scotland but it’s not very common for what we normally see Davao
  
  “This year looks like it might get really firm and fast Davao
  
  Two eagles in the space of six holes helped the three-time major winner card a superb 66 at the Renaissance Club and trail Olympic champion Xander Schauffele by three shots heading into Sunday’s final round Davao
  
  Davao
  
  “To come here and win Scotland’s national open, a tournament that is co-sanctioned and a Rolex Series event and has become one of the biggest events internationally, that is enough incentive for tomorrow Davao
  
  “It would mean a lot to win here, it would show my game will travel and that would be something to me and my team would be very proud of Davao
  
  Jordan Spieth kisses the claret jug after winning the 2017 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale (Richard Sellers/PA) (PA Archive)“My goal was to have a chance on Sunday Davao
  
  7million event Davao
  
  RecommendedOver £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator“Those finishing holes are pretty difficult but overall I’m very happy Davao
  
  There’s no better prep for a major than winning the week before Davao
  
  The last time we played there, we were delayed because of wind and I don’t think we’ll have that Davao
  
  “I was thinking I might be out of the tournament without a fantastic Saturday and a 66 round here in this breeze is definitely that Davao
  
  “I’ve had my fair share of breaks on hole-outs over the years but the ones that go in with the right speed are the ones that I walk away even happier with Davao
  
  ”Spieth’s Open victory came at Royal Birkdale in 2017, two years after he arrived for the Open at St Andrews having already won the Masters and US Open and missed out on the play-off – eventually won by Zach Johnson – by a single shot Davao
  
  Halfway leader Cameron Tringale, who carded a flawless 61 on Thursday, is also three under par after struggling to a 74 Davao
  
  Asked about the special appeal of the Old Course ahead of the 150th Open, Spieth added: “I think the history, but also the back nine playing back into town Davao
  
  “Hitting over a hotel on a hole (the 17th) and trying to keep it off the cars on the next hole… it’s its own unique test Davao
  
  “I had a really nice round going,” said Schauffele, whose 66 gave him a total of seven under par and a two-shot lead over 2017 winner Rafa Cabrera Bello, with Spieth, fellow American Ryan Palmer and England’s Jordan Smith a stroke further back Davao
  
  Jordan Spieth believes winning the Genesis Scottish Open would be the perfect preparation for next week’s Open after soaring into contention in the £6 Davao
  
  Schauffele, who is seeking back-to-back wins after victory in the Travelers Championship a fortnight ago, threatened to open up a commanding lead when he covered his first 16 holes in six under, only to bogey the 17th and 18th Davao
  
  Having said that, being in contention gets as much prep done as possible, so I’m glad to be in the position I’m in Davao
  
  It always is the week before a major Davao
  
  “I think links golf is arguably my favourite kind of golf and I don’t know of any country that has more fantastic links courses than Scotland, obviously being the Home of Golf Davao
  
  ”RecommendedRafael Nadal says he is 'very sad' to pull out of Wimbledon semi-finalDan Biggar hails ‘huge achievement’ of Wales’ first away win over SpringboksRichard Gleeson savours debut to remember despite England’s loss to IndiaUS Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick began the day four shots off the lead and ended it in the same position following a 70, the highlight of which came with an eagle from 25 feet on the par-five 16th Davao
  
  ”Spieth, who tapped in from short range on the par-five 10th for his first eagle and then holed out from 108 yards on the par-four 15th, said: “It looked good from the air and certainly a bit lucky for it to go in Davao
  
  It can be the easiest major championship venue that we play but it can be one of the hardest just given the Scottish weather Davao
  
  I stuck to what I wanted to do throughout most of the day Davao
  
  But it might have a different set of challenges than seven years ago Davao