American Fred Couples birdied Turnberry’s closing two holes to seal a dream debut victory in The 2012 Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex, finishing two shots clear of compatriot Gary Hallberg.
Peter Fowler and Barry Lane, the top two on last year’s European Senior Tour Order of Merit, are well placed to mount a challenge in the final round of The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex, and both players hope Turnberry can inspire them to glory.
A five under par front nine of 30 shots – including an eagle at the seventh – helped Bernhard Langer soar into a three shot lead during the third round of The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex at Turnberry.
American Gary Hallberg flourished at a blustery Turnberry on the second day of The Senior Open Championship Presented by Rolex as he overhauled overnight leader Bernhard Langer with a course record-equalling seven under par 63 to take a three shot lead into the weekend.