150th Open Championship Weather Forecast

Check out what the weather is doing this weekend at St Andrews and the 150th Open Championship

Seamus Power hits a shot out of the bunker at St Andrews
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After an enthralling second round at St Andrews, it is Cameron Smith who leads by two from first round leader, Cameron Young. 

On Friday, Smith produced five birdies on the front nine, before a birdie and an eagle over the final nine holes gave him a two shot advantage, as he looks to add to his Players Championship victory from March.

A number of big names missed the cut at the Old Course, with Tiger Woods given an emotional send off to the 150th Championship, as he revealed: “I feel like I will be able to play future British Opens. I don’t know if I’ll be able to play long enough to play another one here."

Unlike previous Open Championships, the weather hasn't played as much of a part, with the wind being low, by Links standards, and only a tiny bit of rain coming down during the opening day.

With the tournament still wide open, could the weather play a part in the final result of this great championship? Below, we take a look at what is set to occur on Saturday and Sunday.

Day Three - Saturday 16 July 2022

Warm and sunny with cloud increasing this evening

High: 23°C (73°F)

Winds: S-SW 5-10 mph, picking up to SW 9-13 mph and possible gusts 15-20 mph

Day Four - Sunday 17 July 2022

Cloudy early in the day with some mostly light rain likely (0-2 mm). Dry through the afternoon and evening with plenty of sunshine and feeling very warm though some cloud making sunshine milky or hazy at times. 

High: 26°C (79°F) 

Winds: S-SW winds, light early in the day, picking up to 8-12 mph.

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