Scottie Scheffler’s caddie had to lay off because he fell ill at the Open.
The golf star shot 70 for the second time in a row, but he didn’t need the help of his friend and caddie, Ted Scott, to do it.
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While the world number one was trying to overtake his leader Shane Lowry, the Scot had to take a break.
He was seen laying down near the green when Scheffler took the putt.
After his tour, Scheffler, 28, admitted the Scot had stomach problems but was able to fight through it.
“She had food poisoning or some sort of stomach bug,” he said.
“He didn’t sleep much on Thursday night and we didn’t know if he would be able to sleep this morning, but he fought through.
“You saw him laying there for quite a while, which was quite funny.
“It was one of those deals. I’m used to him being in one position, standing by the bag, and all of a sudden on No. 9, when we were putting, he was literally sitting on the tenth tee for 10 minutes.
“I didn’t even see him which was a bit unusual but he’s a fighter.
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“He fought back and did a good job.”
Scheffler and his fellow Americans Xander Schauffele and Bryson DeChambeau have won the first three majors this year.
If either one of them manages to win the Open, the US will complete a remarkable clean sweep.
This will be the first time since 1982 when Tom Watson, Craig Slater and Raymond Floyd won all four major titles.
Scheffler also talked about his form after completing his round.
He added: “I think I’m in a good position.
“I wanted to be in the lead, but I played two solid rounds and I’m going to continue to try to make good shots and good putts.”
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- A former gymnast, she has been her husband’s support for 14 years – he even has a tribute to her on his golf balls.
