Scottie Scheffler Takes Commanding Lead Into Final Round of The Open Championship

Scheffler had a similar moving day experience to Saturday during the PGA Championship. Trailing heading into the third day at Quail Hollow Club in May, Scheffler finished the round by going five under on the last five holes to lead by three strokes going into that Sunday. He did not look back then, topping second-placers by five shots to earn the Wanamaker Trophy.

The Texas alum did not come from behind on Saturday at The Open. Alternatively, he took the outright lead late on Friday with a field-best 64 and has not trailed since. But again in dominant fashion, he extended his lead on moving day, forcing any of his competitors to produce a miraculous comeback in the final round if they want any hope of contending with him.

On Sunday, Scheffler will play alongside Haotong Li, who sits at 10 under. Some of Scheffler's other final-day chasers include Matt Fitzpatrick (9 under), Rory McIlroy (8 under) and Xander Schauffele (7 under).

"I like being out here competing," Scheffler said post-round. "This is why we work so hard, is to have opportunities like this, and I'm excited for the challenge of tomorrow. You know, winning major championships is not an easy task and I put myself in a good position."

At Portrush, Scheffler is looking for his fourth major win and first at The Open. The Texas alum has two Masters Tournament victories and one at the PGA Championship. If he can close it out on Sunday, Scheffler will join Phil Mickelson and fellow former Longhorn Jordan Spieth as the active golfers one leg away from the career grand slam.

Scheffler has now spent the third-longest time at world No. 1 since the rankings started in 1986, only behind Greg Norman and Tiger Woods. He has held the spot for 112 consecutive weeks, seemingly on his way to being one of golf's greats despite just 29 years of age.