The crowds racing behind Scheffler down the 18th fairway were neither as large nor jubilant as those chasing Shane Lowry six years ago, but it was no less a procession. Minutes la

Home favourite Rory McIlroy birdied three of his first four holes to mount a third-round charge as world number Scottie Scheffler maintained his British Open lead in perfect scoring conditions on Saturday.

Rory McIlroy has admitted that he was inspired by the Royal Portrush crowd as he prepares for a final push to catch Scottie Scheffler at The Open. The Northern Irishman sits six shots behind the world number one after a strong third round on Saturday.

McIlroy has played solid enough through 36 holes at The Open Championship but will need to actually move on Moving Day

Rory McIlroy stared at his card behind the 18th green and smiled the smile of a golfer who knew he’d had a day to remember at the British Open.