TROON, Scotland – Andrew “Beef” Johnston has turned into a bonafide star this week at The Open. His look, his nickname, his game. There’s nothing to dislike.
Johnson, playing in only his third major, will be in the penultimate group Sunday at The Open with Bill Haas at Royal Troon. They’ll be just ahead of Phil Mickelson and Henrik Stenson. Johnston has shot three under-par rounds (69-69-70) and is in fourth place, seven shots off the lead.
Shouts of “Beef!” came nearly every step of the way on Saturday.