Senior British Open 2016: Leaderboard Scores and Highlights from Saturday

Miguel Angel Jimenez holds a commanding lead after Day 3 of the 2016 Senior British Open at Carnoustie, Scotland, with a sublime seven-under round of 65 taking him to the top of the leaderboard.

The Spaniard, who’s 11 under par for the Championship, now holds a four-stroke lead over his nearest challengers, with four players tied in second place.

Englishman Paul Broadhurst is level second alongside a trio of Americans, with Wes Short Jr., Tom Byrum and Joe Durant all seven under par overall.

Take a look at the leaderboard after Saturday’s action: 

Jimenez Steps Up

The iconic Jimenez moved effortlessly up the leaderboard with some sublime golf on Day 3, making a significant claim for his first Senior Major Championship. 

The 21-time European Tour event winner displayed his notorious swagger and ability to overcome his overnight position of 11th place to leapfrog all those around him with a brilliant display in all areas of gameplay.

His putting in particular was largely error-free, as the Golf Channel highlighted:

Walk it in. Tip the cap. Extend the lead. Miguel Angel Jimenez (-9) is doing his thing at the #SeniorOpen pic.twitter.com/3mNeHQVaIM

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 23, 2016

The 52-year-old began the day three shots behind Durant and Kohki Idoki. But he was unfazed by the overcast conditions on the east coast to start the …

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