Dominant world number one Scottie Scheffler takes a four-shot lead into the final round of the British Open on Sunday, leaving local hero Rory McIlroy praying for a miracle.Victory would see him become only the second player after Tiger Woods to win the British Open while ranked world number one.

For proof of this dynamic, look no further than the varied reactions to Scottie Scheffler's comments on Tuesday at Royal Portrush. His words revealed not a man searching for purpose, but one who had already found it—words that could help his fellow superstar return from an existential rut.

The final round of the final major of the year takes place this afternoon as the 153rd Open Championship comes to a close at Royal Portrush. World number one Scottie Scheffler (2.30pm tee time) is in pole position to win his first Open Championship,