Scheffler defending lead as McIlroy powers into British Open contention

World number one Scheffler is one stroke ahead of Matthew Fitzpatrick as he bids for a first Claret Jug, which would complete the third leg of a possible career Grand Slam, on 10-under par for the tournament. Home favourite McIlroy, starting the day seven strokes off the pace, quickly made his move with three birdies in his first four holes. A huge roar greeted a curling, 36-foot birdie putt on the first green, before the Northern Irishman tapped in for another birdie on the second. A towering...