"6'8" Amateur Christo Lamprecht Surprises with Early Lead at British Open"

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"6'8" Amateur Christo Lamprecht Surprises with Early Lead at British Open"
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South African amateur golfer Christo Lamprecht, standing at 6-foot-8, took an early lead at the Open Championship with an impressive opening-round 5-under 66. Ranked as the No. 3 amateur in the world, Lamprecht showcased his talent with three birdies in his first six holes and a chip-in for birdie on the 14th. His highlight shot came from a steep greenside pot bunker on the fourth, where he stood fully upright with one leg in the bunker and one stretched back behind him. Lamprecht's size is attributed to his talent, as he produces impressive ball speed numbers and can hit his driver up to 325 yards.

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