PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Scottie Scheffler began his bid for the third leg of the career Grand Slam on Sunday, taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open at Royal Portrush.

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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler shot 67 on Saturday to take a four-stroke lead at The Open Championship. His odds to hoist the Claret Jug went from +500 entering Thursday's play to +210 after round 1, -175 after round 2 and now -700 entering the final round.

Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday, leaving local hero Rory McIlroy praying for a miracle. Victory would see him become only the second player after Tiger Woods to win the British Open while ranked world number one.

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The Open Championship isn't over. McIlroy and everyone else in contention have to believe they have a chance. But they're chasing a guy who's almost impossible to catch.

The top two golfers in the world are firmly in contention at The Open with Scheffler out in front entering another major championship weekend

Scottie Scheffler's steady performance in The Open's Round 3 got Phil Mickelson's caddie, Jim Mackay, to make a bold comparison with Tiger Woods.

The Open Championship at Royal Portrush is heading into its final round, and Scottie Scheffler remains firmly in control. The world number one leads the field

There was a moment in the middle of the afternoon Saturday at Royal Portrush where it still felt like anything was possible at the 2025 Open Championship. All scenarios were still on the table. Hope ran rampant around the property as the third round trundled on and player after player made birdie after birdie.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler have both benefitted from working with putting expert Phil Kenyon, with the latter going on to become the dominant figure in golf