Billy Horschel regrets mistakes at Troon and tips hat to champion Xander Schauffele | Sports

TROON, Scotland (AP) — Billy Horschel turned his career around, but not his fortunes at the majors.

The 37-year-old American led the British Open by one stroke going into Sunday’s final round at Royal Troon but it was countryman Xander Schauffele who claimed the prize.

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