Albatross for Lawrie

Former champion Paul Lawrie today recorded a rare albatross in the final round of the 138th Open at Turnberry.

Lawrie, the last British player to win a major at Carnoustie in 1999, holed his four-iron, second shot to the 538-yard par-five seventh.

It is believed to be only the eighth albatross in Open history, although it is the fifth since 2000.

England’s Gary Evans was the last man to record a “double eagle” in the Open during his first round at Troon in 2004.

Lawrie had also birdied the third to be out in 31 and improve to six over par for the championship.