
Jordan Spieth is all smiles after strengthening his bid for a third straight major victory by moving to 11-under-par at the British Open.

Texan Spieth drives off on the seventh watched by a large gallery.

Ever the perfectionist. Spieth reacts after a missed putt on the eighth during his third round at St Andrews.

Spieth tees off on the 18th at the home of golf on his way to a par for a six-under 66.

Spieth and playing partner Sergio Garcia of Spain shake hands after the finish of their rounds.

Irish amateur Paul Dunne charged into contention by matching Spieth's round of 66 for 12-under 204 at St Andrews. It gave him the joint lead with Louis Oosthuizen of South Africa and Australia's Jason Day.

Third round leader Dustin Johnson fell away Sunday with a third round 75.