Scottie Scheffler finally found his groove at Royal Portrush on Saturday, and it was spectacular. After a slow start with six consecutive pars, the world's top golfer exploded onto the scene with a breathtaking 4-under 67 in Round 3 of the British Open.

With this stellar performance, Scheffler now boasts a hefty four-shot cushion entering the final round in Northern Ireland, positioning himself as a formidable contender for the title.

Initially, it looked like Scheffler was lagging behind as competitors around him racked up impressive scores. However, everything changed at the seventh hole, where he secured an eagle, quickly followed by a birdie. This pivotal moment catapulted him ahead, as he distanced himself from the pack. Remarkably, he managed to pull off a jaw-dropping par save on the back nine, clinching a rare bogey-free round.

Matt Fitzpatrick, who started the day alongside Scheffler, struggled to keep up. He stumbled during the back nine, making three bogeys and landing at 9-under. Meanwhile, Haotong Li emerged as Scheffler's closest rival, despite finishing his round with a bogey that left him four strokes off the lead. This marks a significant milestone for Li, as he becomes the first Chinese golfer to tee up in the final round of a major championship.

In a remarkable turnaround, Rory McIlroy elevated himself eight spots on the leaderboard with an impressive round of 5-under 66, placing him at 8-under overall. However, he remains six shots behind Scheffler, meaning he’ll need to make a strong push if he hopes to capture his home major.

Scheffler is on a quest for his fourth major championship title and his first British Open win. Interestingly, he holds an unblemished record of 9-0 after taking the outright lead after three rounds on the PGA Tour, a streak that includes his three previous major victories.

Get ready for an electrifying final showdown at the British Open!