The Open: Scottie Scheffler overcomes numerous challenges, including caddie illness

Ted Scott struggled all day on Friday, laboring around Royal Troon with a nasty stomach bug. He had to lie down multiple times throughout the day, proof that this illness had gotten the best of him.

But on a challenging day like Friday, every player in the field—even top-ranked Scottie Scheffler—needed their right-hand man to help figure out wind direction, wind speed, putting reads, and plenty more. With the blowing as hard as 30 miles per hour at times, Royal Troon quickly turned into Royal Trouble. Players dropped down The Open Championship leaderboard faster than the blink of an eye. And yet, Scheffler carded a 1-under 70 for the

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