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Ben Kohles carried much of the John Deere Classic on Sunday but his approach on the 18th hole found the water, forcing a double bogey. He then missed a slick 2-foot, 8-inch par putt, which would have tied for second and potentially created a playoff. The costly miss dropped him to third and cost roughly $316,800 in prize money, despite a standout week and leading for much of the day.
The 18th hole at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, hosting the 151st British Open, features a rare internal out of bounds spot that is likely to impact the championship. The area between the third and 18th fairways, typically used as a practice range, has been turned into hospitality areas and merchandise tents. Golfers now face a limited landing spot due to the out of bounds marker being moved closer to the fairway, making it a proper risk-and-reward hole. While some golfers appreciate the challenge, others acknowledge the difficulty of avoiding the out of bounds area.