Scheffler Shoots 64 to Lead British Open by One Shot
COLERAINE, NORTHERN IRELAND, JUL 18 – Scottie Scheffler leads by one stroke over Matt Fitzpatrick at Royal Portrush as both contend for the Claret Jug, with Scheffler aiming for his first Open win.
- Saturday's third round at Royal Portrush sees World No.1 Scottie Scheffler in the lead, holding a 10-under par one-shot advantage over Matt Fitzpatrick.
- Scottie Scheffler built his lead by firing a 7-under 64 in round two, marking his lowest-ever major round, and falling one shot short of Shane Lowry's course record.
- Other contenders remain within striking distance at five-under, while Shane Lowry faced a two-shot penalty for moving a ball.
- If Scheffler secures victory on Sunday, he edges closer to a career grand slam.
- Tee times for round three pair Tyrrell Hatton with Rasmus Hojgaard at 10:25 a.m., Haotong Li with Brian Harman at 10:35 a.m., followed by Fitzpatrick and Scheffler, with live coverage on NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock.
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McIlroy makes early charge as leader Scheffler starts third round
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland : Home favourite Rory McIlroy birdied three of his first holes to begin a third-round charge in perfect scoring conditions at the British Open on Saturday.The 36-year-old began the day on three under par after two up-and-down rounds, seven strokes behind midway leader Scottie Sc
Scheffler shoots 64 to lead British Open by one shot
PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Scottie Scheffler had no idea what was coming his way Friday in the British Open. He warmed up in a short-sleeved shirt. The umbrella was out when he walked off the first green. For the thousands at Royal Portrush watching him, they knew exactly what to expect from the world’s No. 1 player, and Scheffler delivered another relentless performance. Three straight birdies to close the gap. Two more at the end to take the…
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