Scottie Scheffler of the United States reacts to his putt on the 17th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Li Haotong of China plays off the 12th tee during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland acknowledges the crowd after getting par on the 17th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Matt Fitzpatrick of England lies down on the 15th green to look at the lie of his putt during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his tee shot on the 6th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Dean Burmester of South Africa plays form the rough on the 5th hole during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Robert MacIntyre of Scotland chips out of a bunker on the 16th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts top his putt on the 18th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Xander Schauffele of the United States putts on the 17th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waits to putt on the 18th green during the third round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland.