Scottie Scheffler is in a strong position to win The Open Championship for the first time.
Golf's world number has birdied the first hole at Portrush and he holds a four shot lead at 15-under-par.
Rory McIlroy remains on eight-under after parring the first.
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Shane Lowry finished his week strongly with a round of 66 seeing the 2019 champion ending on two-under-par.