Scottie Scheffler’s exceptional performance in the third round has catapulted him into the lead as we head into Day 4 of the 153rd Open Championship.
The World No. 1 and tournament favorite shot a 4-under par 67 in the third round at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, maintaining his position at the top of the leaderboard. Scheffler sits at -14 entering the fourth round on Sunday, July 20, four strokes ahead of Haotong Li, who finished with a score of 10-under.
Rory McIlroy, the hometown favorite, began Day 3 tied for 12th at -3. In a thrilling turn of events, McIlroy dazzled on the course under perfect conditions, finishing his third round with an impressive score of 8-under-par, a move that has electrified the tournament and placed him in a tie for fifth place.
USA TODAY Sports had complete Round 4 coverage from Royal Portrush, including full leaderboard scores and highlights.
Open Championship leaderboard
1. Scottie Scheffler: -14 (F)
2. Haotong Li: -10 (F)
3. Matt Fitzpatrick: -9 (F)
T-4. Rory McIlroy: -8 (F)
T-4. Chris Gotterup: -8 (F)
T-4. Harris English: -8 (F)
T-4. Tyrell Hatton: -8 (F)
8. Xander Schauffele: -7 (F)
T-9: Russell Henley: -6 (F)
T-9: Nicolai Højgaard: -6 (F)
T9. Robert MacIntyre: -6 (F)
T-9. Rasmus Højgaard: -6 (F)
Haotong Li finishes 10-under
Haotong Li had an impressive round, finishing with a bogey at the 18th hole, which secured him second place on the leaderboard. Li will start his final round in the last group on Sunday.
Fitzpatrick sits at 10-under
Matt Fitzpatrick struggled on the 17th hole, facing a difficult chip over the bunker and missing his par putt. He is currently at 10-under as he approaches the 18th hole.
Scheffler takes a four-shot lead
Scottie Scheffler continues to impress with a strong tee shot to start the 16th hole. He then followed it up with a successful putt for birdie, extending his lead. Scheffler is now 4-under par as he heads to the 17th hole.
McIlroy finished 3rd round 8-under
Rory McIlroy finished his third round by nearly missing a 47.5-foot putt, but he finished the round with a score of 8-under, keeping him within striking distance as he heads into the final round on Sunday.
McIlroy’s stellar performance at the 16th
Rory McIlroy began the 16th hole with a challenging tee shot that landed in the rough. He followed that shot with a chip that placed the ball four feet from the hole, which he then made to keep him at 8-under-par, tied for fifth place.
Scheffler and Fitzpatrick par on the 10th
Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick continue to battle for the top of the leaderboard as they both make pars on the 10th hole. Scheffler currently leads Fitzpatrick by two shots as they head to the 11th hole.
Rory finds a hidden ball at the 11th
Rory McIlroy’s ball landed in an area that had seen a lot of fan congestion throughout the week. As he nailed his second shot, he was surprised to see another ball underneath his, resting at his feet.
Scheffler eagle at 7 puts him back in lead
Scottie Scheffler took the outright lead again on No. 7 with an eagle putt, while Fitzpatrick kept pace on the same hole with a birdie putt. Scheffler is now at 12-under, with a pair of par fours to close out his first nine holes. Rory McIlroy is five back after another long putt for eagle on the 532-yard par 5 12th.
Scheffler now 2 shots ahead after Fitzpatrick bogey
36-hole leader Scottie Scheffler’s third round has started, and his first hole played ended with a par, while Matt Fitzpatrick was slightly off during his par putt, falling back to 8-under, tied for second with Haotong Li. Brian Harman made a birdie putt on No. 2 to get back to 7-under after a double bogey on 1.
Rory McIlroy starts strong on moving day
McIlroy’s tee shot at No. 1 went awry and away from the fairway, but he made up for it on the second shot to get within a reasonable shot at birdie. His 36-foot birdie putt was true, and he repeated the feat on the second hole, getting the Masters champion 5-under for the tournament.
Conners and Parry have strong third rounds, move into top 10
Corey Conners of Canada had a good third round to creep toward the top of the leaderboard for a chance at a top ten finish. Conners jumped up 41 places since the start of the third round and sits a 4-under, six shots off the pace set by the second round leader Scottie Scheffler.
John Parry, who had a hole-in-one at the 192-yard No. 13, is also 5-under for the round to move into a tie for 10th place. Bryson DeChambeau has finished his third round and will enter Sunday’s play at 2-under after a 68 on Saturday.
The Open Championship 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch
Live coverage of this year’s Open Championship is being provided by NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel and Peacock. Live streaming is also available via Fubo, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.
Round 3 — Saturday, July 19
All times Eastern
5-7 a.m.: Watch on USA Network, NBC Sports app and Fubo
7 a.m.-3 p.m.: Watch on NBC, Peacock and Fubo
3-5 p.m.: Golf Channel live from The Open
Watch The Open Championship on Fubo
Open Championship tee times today: British Open pairings
Here are the start times and pairings for the third round The Open Championship:
4:35 a.m.: Matti Schmid, Corey Conners
4:45 a.m.: Sepp Straka, Hideki Matsuyama
4:55 a.m.: Takumi Kanaya, Adrien Saddier
5:05 a.m.: Sebastian Soderberg, Henrik Stenson
5:15 a.m.: Thomas Detry, Jacob Skov Olesen
5:25 a.m.: Nathan Kimsey, Bryson DeChambeau
5:35 a.m.: Maverick McNealy, Thriston Lawrence
5:45 a.m.: Justin Leonard, John Parry
6:00 a.m.: Andrew Novak, Sergio Garcia
6:10 a.m.: Jesper Svensson, Francesco Molinari
6:20 a.m.: Riki Kawamoto, Wyndham Clark
6:30 a.m.: Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm
6:40 a.m.: JJ Spaun, Dustin Johnson
6:50 a.m.: Phil Mickelson, Jhonattan Vegas
7:00 a.m.: Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth
7:15 a.m.: Russell Henley, Antoine Rozner
7:25 a.m.: Romain Langasque, Daniel Berger
7:35 a.m.: Sungjae Im, Dean Burmester
7:45 a.m.: Matt Wallace, Akshay Bhatia
7:55 a.m.: Jason Kokrak, Lucas Glover
8:05 a.m.: Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas
8:15 a.m.: Aaron Rai, Rickie Fowler
8:30 a.m.: Marc Leishman, Oliver Lindell
8:40 a.m.: Ryggs Johnston, Xander Schauffele
8:50 a.m.: Kristoffer Reitan, Matthew Jordan
9:00 a.m.: Ludvig Åberg, Justin Rose
9:10 a.m.: Harry Hall, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
9:20 a.m.: Sam Burns, Lee Westwood
9:30 a.m.: Jordan Smith, Rory McIlroy
9:45 a.m.: Keegan Bradley, Nicolai Højgaard
9:55 a.m.: Tony Finau, Chris Gotterup
10:05 a.m.: Harris English, Robert MacIntyre
10:15 a.m.: Tyrrell Hatton, Rasmus Højgaard
10:25 a.m.: Haotong Li, Brian Harman
10:35 a.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler
2025 Open Championship odds
Odds to win British Open according to BetMGM, after conclusion of second round:
Scottie Scheffler -165
Matt Fitzpatrick +500
Brian Harman +1200
Haotong Li +2500
Rory McIlroy +2500
Tyrrell Hatton +2500
Robert MacIntyre +2800
Chris Gotterup +5000
Harris English +6000
Rasmus Hojgaard +6600
Xander Schauffele +10000
Ludvig Aberg +12500
Nicolai Hojgaard +12500
Tony Finau +12500
Justin Rose +15000
Sam Burns +15000
Open Championship weather forecast: Latest updates for Saturday
After rain fell overnight, the Weather Channel is calling for cloudy skies at Royal Portrush for most of Saturday’s third round. Players with early tee times will begin under cool conditions with temperatures just above 60 degrees before the afternoon gives way to highs in the upper 60s. There’s a slim chance showers could return in the late morning, but they should clear out relatively quickly.
British Open Championship 2025 location
The 153rd edition of the Open Championship is being played at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland. This marks the third time Royal Portrush has hosted the tournament following 1951 and 2019.
Who missed Open Championship cut?
The cut line fluctuated between 1-over and 2-over par throughout Friday’s second round, but landed at 1-over heading into the weekend. Here are some notable golfers that missed the cut:
Joaquin Niemann: +2 (F)
Jason Day: +2 (F)
Zach Johnson: +3 (F)
Si Woo Kim: +3 (F)
Tom Kim: +3 (F)
Patrick Cantlay: +3 (F)
Stewart Cink: +4 (F)
Michael Kim: +4 (F)
Patrick Reed: +5 (F)
Min Woo Lee: +5 (F)
Darren Clarke: +6 (F)
Louis Oosthuizen: +6 (F)
Collin Morikawa: +7 (F)
Brooks Koepka: +7 (F)
Cameron Smith: +8 (F)
Adam Scott: +9 (F)
Padraig Harrington: +9 (F)
Open Championship winners by year: List of champions
Here are the most recent winners at the British Open. Read here for a complete list of winners.
2024: Xander Schauffele
2023: Brian Harman
2022: Cameron Smith
2021: Collin Morikawa
2019: Shane Lowry
2018: Francesco Molinari
2017: Jordan Spieth
2016: Henrik Stenson
2015: Zach Johnson
2014: Rory McIlroy
2013: Phil Mickelson
2012: Ernie Els
2011: Darren Clarke
2010: Louis Oosthuizen
2009: Stewart Cink
2008: Padraig Harrington
2007: Padraig Harrington
2006: Tiger Woods
2005: Tiger Woods
2004: Todd Hamilton
2003: Ben Ourtis
2002: Ernie Els
2001: David Duval
2000: Tiger Woods
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