Nearly man Garcia living in hope, not expectation

HOYLAKE England (Reuters) - While there is still hope Sergio Garcia will battle all the way in the final round at the British Open, the Spaniard knows he faces a near impossible task to overhaul Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

"If he shoots three under, I have to shoot 10," the 34-year-old, who looks destined for yet more major frustration, said on Saturday after a round of 69 left him on nine under par - seven shots behind the Northern Irishman.