Scheffler played bogey-free on Saturday, has only one bogey in his past two rounds and three all week. He does not — and will not — back up.

Scottie Scheffler is once again out in front with a massive lead. The top-ranked golfer in the world cruised through Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on Saturday and broke open what felt like a very easy four-shot lead over the field.

World number one Scottie Scheffler will be overwhelming favourite to claim his first British Open title when he begins his final round with a four-stroke lead of a packed chasing field at Royal Portrush on Sunday.