Scott's lead cut to three strokes at Bay Hill

Adam Scott of Australia hits his second shot on the 18th hole during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 22, 2014. – AFP Photo

(Reuters) - Australian Adam Scott opened the door to his rivals as his lead was whittled to three strokes after the third round at the $6.2 million Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Saturday.

Scott began the day with a seven-shot advantage. He drove the ball superbly again, but also hit a few loose iron shots and a couple of poor putts on his way to a one-under-par 71 in ideal conditions at Bay Hill in Orlando.