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Ian Chadband

Scheffler in complete command at the Portrush Open

The imperious Scottie Scheffler will go into the final round of the British Open with a commanding four-shot lead -- and with only the naggingly ominous vision of a charging home idol Rory McIlroy in his rear view mirror. 

The masterful American world No.1 kept his eyes firmly on the Claret Jug during Saturday's third-round moving day, heading inexorably towards his fourth major with a consummate, bogey-free round of 67, leaving him on 14 under for the Championship.

It's left the 29-year-old a prohibitive favourite, with China's Li Haotong his nearest if still distant challenger, and English hope Matt Fitzpatrick, a former US Open champ, a further shot adrift at nine under.

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