Rory McIlroy extended his lead to six shots on Saturday. The Northern Irishman shot a four-under par 68 to finish on 16-under par with 18 holes remaining.
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Rory McIlroy extended his lead to six shots on Saturday. The Northern Irishman shot a four-under par 68 to finish on 16-under par with 18 holes remaining.
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Rickie Fowler will be paired with McIlroy in the final round after claiming second outright on Saturday. The American's round included eight birdies and four bogeys.
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Rickie Fowler will be paired with McIlroy in the final round after claiming second outright on Saturday. The American's round included eight birdies and four bogeys.
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Sergio Garcia is also in contention again at the Open Championship but may have too much to do on Sunday. The Spaniard's third round 69 leaves him on nine-under par.
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Sergio Garcia is also in contention again at the Open Championship but may have too much to do on Sunday. The Spaniard's third round 69 leaves him on nine-under par.
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Like Garcia, Dustin Johnson could be ready to capitalize if McIlroy falters on Sunday. The powerful American is tied for third with the Spaniard on nine-under par.
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Like Garcia, Dustin Johnson could be ready to capitalize if McIlroy falters on Sunday. The powerful American is tied for third with the Spaniard on nine-under par.
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Bad weather threatened to disrupt the third round, but the predicted thunderstorms skirted the course located on England's northwest coast. As a precaution, tournament officials started play early on Saturday with players teeing off from both the first and 10th holes -- a first in Open Championship history.
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Bad weather threatened to disrupt the third round, but the predicted thunderstorms skirted the course located on England's northwest coast. As a precaution, tournament officials started play early on Saturday with players teeing off from both the first and 10th holes -- a first in Open Championship history.
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