Scottie Scheffler shot a 4-under 67 at the British Open, maintaining a four-shot lead with a total score of 14-under 199. He made an eagle on the par-5 seventh hole and crucial par saves during his round. Rory McIlroy received loud support from local fans but remains four shots behind. Scheffler's performance has been consistent, having not lost with a 54-hole lead in his last ten events. Matt Fitzpatrick, who was in contention, fell back after struggling with short putts.
Scottie Scheffler moved within one round of claiming the third leg of the Grand Slam, making an eagle and two big par saves for a 4-under 67 in the British Open.
Scheffler has won his last 10 times when he had the 54-hole lead and indicated he was going to maintain his advantage.
Rory McIlroy, cheered on by Northern Ireland fans, made a 55-foot eagle putt but found himself trailing Scheffler.
Scheffler was at 14-under 199, four shots clear of Haotong of China and five ahead of Matt Fitzpatrick, who struggled on the course.
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