The 145th Open: Andrew Johnston relaxed heading into final round
Sunday 17 July 2016 20:18, UK
Andrew Johnston insists that he will not put any pressure on himself going into the final round of The Open at Royal Troon.
The popular Englishman, nicknamed 'Beef', is in fourth place - albeit seven shots off leader Henrik Stenson - with just 18 holes to play and has developed a real rapport with the crowd at the South Ayrshire course.
However, rather than feeling burdened by the situation, Johnston plans to approach the final day in the same manner as he has the first three.
"I just want go and do the same," he told Sky Sports. "I'll have a nice lie in again, get up and have a few cups of tea, head into the physio truck, have a warm up, get some food and go again.
"We'll see what happens, I'm not going to put any pressure on myself.
"I'm playing pretty decent golf so I'm going to go out and enjoy it, like I did today [Saturday].
"My theory is that if I can go out and give 100 per cent, make sure I concentrate on every shot, then I'm happy with that. What will be, will be."
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Johnston went round in 70 on Saturday, carding three birdies and two bogeys, to finish on five under and was, on the whole, satisfied with his performance.
"I played nicely, I don't think I took advantage on the front nine on the par fives," the 27-year-old said.
"I drove the ball really well early on but I didn't take advantage but I hung on really well on the back nine so overall I think it was a pretty decent score."
As for the support he received as he went round the course, he added: "I loved it. That's what it's about, you dream of it as a kid. I love acknowledging it and having fun."
