Golf-Unflappable Scheffler closes on Open glory, McIlroy still in mix


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 19 Jul 2025

Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 19, 2025 Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the third round REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (Reuters) -Scottie Scheffler kept a cool hand on the tiller to stay on course for his first British Open title with a serene 67 on a spectacular day of shot-making in Saturday's third round.

Birdies and eagles rained down on a sun-kissed Royal Portrush links with home favourite Rory McIlroy, England's Tyrrell Hatton and defending champion Xander Schauffele all tucking into the scoring feast.

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