The Open Championship is teed up for a dramatic final showdown after a pulsating battle between Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland Saturday
Partnered for the third round at the Old Course, the duo began the day tied and could not be separated after 18 holes of spectacular golf, ending the day sharing a four-stroke advantage at the summit.Their six-under 66 score saw them leapfrog and race clear of Cameron Young and day two leader Cameron Smith, who carded 71 and 73 respectively to head into Sunday tied at 12-under par.Hovland lit the touchpaper for a classic Open duel at the third hole, igniting a run of four consecutive birdies.
However, McIlroy believes the discussions -- which varied from footwear to what Hovland had been up to over the last fortnight -- will naturally dial down on championship Sunday."I'm not averse to having a chat on the way around, it's fine. It probably keeps both of us a little loose," McIlroy told reporters."But you can tell there's moments when to talk, and moments not to. And that was the case today as well.
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