Watch: Birdies galore at Royal Portrush as Rory McIlroy experiences bizarre moment

McIlroy, starting seven shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler, reeled off three birdies in his four holes.

BIRDIES GALORE: Rory McIlroy celebrates a birdie on the 1st during day three of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy and a whole host of other contenders have lit up Royal Portrush on day three of The Open.

Birdies and more than a few eagles have proliferated at a Causeway Coast venue which is offering up plenty of scoring chances under blue skies and in calm conditions and it is making for a superb day of golf.