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Rory McIlroy has complete faith in his ability to end his major drought in the best way possible by winning the 150th Open Championship at St Andrews.
McIlroy and playing partner Viktor Hovland carded matching third rounds of 66 on the Old Course to finish 16-under and open up a four-shot lead over the chasing pack led by Cameron Smith and Cameron Young.
“We fed off each other really well,” said McIlroy, who holed out from a bunker for an eagle on the 10th and also made five birdies. “We both put ourselves into a great position going into tomorrow.
“I know I am going to need one more day like the last three days to get the job done.”
McIlroy lifted the Claret Jug in 2014 and won the US PGA Championship a month later, but injury prevented him from defending his title at St Andrews in 2015 and he has endured a long wait for more major success.
“It would mean everything because of what I’ve been through the last few years trying to get that fifth one,” the world No 2 added.
“But here we are talking about not getting ahead of myself…I need to go out and keep the same mindset I’ve had the last three days…
“I have a lot of belief in myself. I’ve done it before, I know I can do it again. I’ve just got to go out and stay in my own little world, shoot a good score and hopefully that’s enough.”
When is it?
The 150th edition of The Open takes place from July 14-17 at the Old Course, St Andrews. So, Thursday to Sunday this week.
What time does it start?
For the opening two rounds, the early starters go out at 6.35am. The final group gets underway at 4.16pm.
What TV channel is it on?
The 150th Open will be shown live on Sky Sports. Alternatively, bookmark this page and follow Telegraph Sport’s live coverage of all four days.
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