TROON, Scotland, July 16 (Reuters) - Little-known Ryan Evans was unfazed after being handed a dream pairing with Colin Montgomerie in the British Open third round on Saturday, so much so that the rookie ended up outplaying the eight-times European number one.
Evans, who shook off some early nerves with an opening birdie, went round in 74 while his 53-year-old Scottish partner Montgomerie slid to a 79 in blustery winds of up to 20mph on the west coast of Scotland.
"I just tried not to let the occasion get to me on the first tee," the Englishman told Reuters.