Scottie Scheffler leads British Open by four strokes after round three

Scottie Scheffler has a strong advantage heading into the final round of the British Open.

Scottie Scheffler takes commanding lead at the British Open

Scottie Scheffler posted a 4-under 67 in the third round of the British Open, giving him a four-shot lead at Royal Portrush. After a slow start with six pars, he found his rhythm with an eagle at the seventh hole, followed by a birdie. While fellow competitor Matt Fitzpatrick struggled and made three bogeys on the back nine, Scheffler maintained a bogey-free round. Notably, Haotong Li from China is set to make history as the first Chinese player to tee off last in a major's final round, trailing Scheffler by four strokes. Rory McIlroy moved up in the standings, but remains six shots behind Scheffler.

Scheffler's strong performance places him in a favorable position as he seeks his fourth major championship. His past record shows he rarely falters when leading after three rounds. The presence of Haotong Li adds excitement to the final day, as fans will be eager to see if the underdog can challenge Scheffler. However, McIlroy's climb through the ranks could add pressure and elevate the competition, especially with his historical connection to this event.

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As the final round approaches, anticipation grows for how the leaderboard will shift.