Former world number one Justin Thomas is within sight of the Claret Jug thanks to the Troon monsoon, which he praises…

Former world number one Justin Thomas is within sight of the Claret Jug thanks to the monsoon, which he praises.

Justin Thomas steadies himself in wind and rain for early British Open lead

Honesty is the best policy but, in the delicate world of sport, honesty isn’t always displayed when a competitor finds themselves in front of a microphone.

How refreshing it was, then, to find Justin Thomas making no attempt to play down his feelings towards his rivals. With mischief in mind and a fire burning inside, he listened to the incessant rain battering the tarpaulin that was providing protection for him, and he began to smile.

Am I still in with a chance? For sure,’ Thomas began. ‘If I’m being perfectly honest, I hope it continues to rain and gets windy. I think I’d be crazy if I said otherwise. I did my part and I just gotta hope for the best.’

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