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Scheffler on Brink of Grand Slam With Four-Shot Open Lead

Matt Fitzpatrick, Li Haotong, Rory McIlroy occupy nine-, ten- and eight-under par, respectively.

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Rory McIlroy reacts after unearthing an old golf ball as he plays his own ball from the rough on the 11th hole at the 153rd Open Championship in Northern Ireland.
Golf - The 153rd Open Championship - Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, Britain - July 19, 2025 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 1st hole during the third round REUTERS/Paul Childs
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Overview

  • Scheffler posted a flawless, bogey-free 4-under-par 67 in the third round to reach 14-under overall.
  • The world No. 1 has converted every 54-hole lead in his last ten PGA Tour starts, chasing the third leg of the career Grand Slam.
  • Li Haotong’s 69 placed him at ten-under, making him the first Chinese golfer in a major’s final pairing.
  • Matt Fitzpatrick carded a level-par 71 to sit at nine-under, five strokes behind the leader.
  • Home favorite Rory McIlroy fired a 66 to climb to eight-under, fueling local enthusiasm at Royal Portrush.