Breaking down the top contenders to win The Open on Sunday

Billy Horschel leads the field in strokes gained: total ( 12.24 ) and is sixth in approach ( 6.10 ), approach ( 2.35 ) and 17th off the tee.

Shane Lowry went from being the leader to ninth place in what seemed like a blink of an eye.

Sam Burns , Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele are among the top contenders for the Claret Jug .

Russell Henley leads the field in strokes gained: putting at Royal Troon .

Daniel Brown is the Cinderella story and will have the crowd behind him.

World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler hasn't had his A-game this week , but the leaders haven't distanced themselves.

He came from behind after 36 holes in six of his 11 stroke-play victories.

Justin Thomas is one of the better players in the world with a wedge in his hands and plays with a lot of creativity around the greens.

Adam Scott is a two -time PGA Championship winner and has caught fire on the greens, gaining 3.37 strokes on the field.

The 44-year-old former Masters champion has looked right at home at Royal Troon .