Jon Rahm shoots sensational 63 to surge into contention at Open

SENSATIONAL SCORING: Spain's Jon Rahm celebrates a birdie on the 18th during day three of The Open at Royal Liverpool, Wirral. Pic: PA

Masters champion Jon Rahm surged into contention for his third major title with a stunning third round in the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.

Rahm only made the cut with a shot to spare following rounds of 74 and 70, but took advantage of unexpectedly benign conditions on Saturday to card eight birdies in a flawless 63, just one shot outside the lowest score in major championship history.