Round 3 Highlights: Scheffler's Masterclass

Scottie Scheffler (-14) delivered a clinic in major championship golf Saturday, carding a bogey-free 67 featuring:

• Eagle on the par-5 7th
• Birdies at 8th and 16th
• 13 stress-free pars

The Texan now stands poised to join golf's immortals, needing only a Sunday victory to complete three legs of the career Grand Slam before age 30 - a feat achieved only by Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.

McIlroy's Valiant Charge

Local hero Rory McIlroy (-8) ignited Royal Portrush with: 🔥 3 birdies in first 4 holes 🎯 56-foot eagle bomb at 12th 📈 66 (-5) despite battling driving accuracy issues

"The energy here is unlike anything I've experienced," McIlroy told BBC Sport. "We'll throw everything at it tomorrow."

Chasing Pack Analysis

Scheffler's Path to History

• 54-Hole Lead Record: 9/9 PGA Tour wins when leading after 3 rounds
• Putting Transformation: Gained +4.2 strokes on greens Saturday
• Final Pairing Strategy: "Stay in my process" - Scheffler

Sunday Storylines

1. Can Li Haotong become China's first male major winner?
2. Will McIlroy's driver cooperate for a historic comeback?
3. Potential weather shift: 15mph winds forecast

Notable Quote: "He's playing chess while others play checkers" - Analyst on Scheffler's tactical play

How to Watch

• Coverage Starts: 6:30 AM BST Sunday
• Featured Groups: Scheffler/Li (2:45 PM), McIlroy/Fitzpatrick (2:30 PM)
• Key Hole: Par-3 16th "Calamity Corner" (236 yards over ravine)