Amateur Ties for British Open Lead after three rounds

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Originally Posted by gumby

Yep. Jones was the last to lead after three rounds, which was in 1927. Meaning he played as well as an pro while still am amateur for at least three years.

Of course today's "amateurs" are completely different than those of the old days. The kids in the Open were all college athletes on scholarship not working stiffs playing in their spare time. Times change and not always for the better.