Oakley upholds family honour at Royal Aberdeen

American David Oakley underlined the low-scoring possibilities as relatively calm conditions at last prevailed for the third round of the British Open senior championship after two days of high winds left Craig Stadler in the lead at only one under par.

Oakley, 60-year-old older brother of Pete Oakley, the defending champion who bowed out with a 20-over-par 36-hole total, returned a six-under-par 65 – the best score of the tournament over the Balgownie links at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club.