Rory Mcilroy fed a wave of his fans’ euphoria to shoot a third round 66 in Portrarian on Saturday and remain in the quarrel to win his second British Open title.

The two world number from northern Ireland fought for inspiration in the 70th and 69th opening rounds, but that Zogu three of his first four holes before singling a stunning 56-foot eagle kick in the 12th to send his fans to Raptures.

“Was incredible,” He said. “It was a lot of fun. I left for the perfect start.”

Another bird followed in the 15th, a noise in the 11th hole the only flaw as it ended up at eight under the money to stay in the mixture to win its sixth large crown.

“Then to play those last seven holes in three-nine I thought it was a good effort,” He said.

“I played well. I rode my luck from time to time, but it was an extraordinary atmosphere there. I feel at least gave myself a chance tomorrow.”

The big problem for Mcilroywho became the sixth player who completed Grand Slami of the Golf for all four main titles winning masters in April is that number one world Scottie Scheffler Will begin the last round six strokes in front of him.

“He’s playing like scottie. I don’t think it’s a surprise,” Mcilroy said.

“Everyone has seen the way he played over the past two or three years. He’s just as strong. He makes no mistakes. He’s turned into a truly stable place, so there is no weakness there.”

Mcilroy is planning a quiet evening and Sunday morning without any Rugby match to worry.

“Catch a dinner, try to sleep as much as I can,” He said. “Don’t have any rugby to distract me tomorrow morning. Watching New Zealand and Lions Game today.”