Sunday showdown: Rory McIlroy v Viktor Hovland. All square, four clear of the field, with 18 more holes to go on the Old Course

This – Rory McIlroy vs. Viktor Hovland. All square, four clear of the rest, with 18 more holes to go on the Old Course. It doesn’t get much better than this.

DOWN TO THE WIRE: Rory McIlroy tees off at the final hole of his third round at The Open Championship at St Andrews. 

The R&A has leaned into its marketing of this 150th Open. Its catchy slogan is spread across the bleachers backing the 18th green: Everything has led to this.

This – Rory McIlroy vs. Viktor Hovland. All square, four clear of the rest, with 18 more holes to go on the Old Course.