Golf
22.7.2018 08:13 am
WATCH: Zander Lombard’s incredible eagle at The Open
The South African jokingly told his caddie: ‘Let’s have a finish for the crowds at least.’
Whatever happens in the final round, South Africa’s Zander Lombard will have a shot to remember for a lifetime after he holed his wedge approach to the 18th for eagle in the third round of The Open at Carnoustie Golf Links.
WATCH: Zander Lombard’s incredible eagle at The Open
The South African jokingly told his caddie: ‘Let’s have a finish for the crowds at least.’
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