The Open final day - can anyone deny Scheffler a fourth major title?
Date: 13:16 BST
Title: DeChambeau continues bounce back
Content: DeChambeau -5 (7)
It might end up being a weekend of 'what could've been' for Bryson DeChambeau.
After a messy seven-over round of 78 on Thursday, he clawed back nine shots across Friday and Saturday and it's been more of the same today.
Three birdies so far today for the two-time US Open champion, and he finds himself five under.
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Date: 13:16 BST
Title: Rose misses birdie chance at the first
Content: Rose -5 (1)
Justin Rose finished second behind Xander Schauffele at Troon last year and shot 66 in the final round at Augusta to force himself into a play-off with Rory McIlroy at the Masters in April.
Like so many, he'll need a ridiculously low score to even have a miniscule hope of winning today.
Rose has a chance for birdie on the first but his seven-footer swings wide of the hole.
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Date: 13:16 BST
Title: More American dominance?
Content: Since Spain's Jon Rahm won the Masters in 2023, nine of the 10 men's majors have been won by American golfers.
The one exception was Rory McIlroy's memorable victory at Augusta National in April.
Three of the past four Open winners have been American - Collin Morikawa (2021), Brian Harman (2023) and Xander Schauffele (2024). Australia's Cameron Smith won at St Andrews in 2022.
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Date: 13:15 BST
Title: Listen live
Content: BBC Radio 5 Live
As well as our text updates, you can follow all of the action from the final round of The Open on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.
Click on the link at the top of this page to hear coverage from Royal Portrush.
We'll also have video highlights of some of the key moments as the day progresses.
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Date: 13:13 BST
Title: Hear the Ror!
Content: I've seen a lot of Open Championships, but there's hardly ever been a noise that could compare to the roars the home fans gave their hero Rory McIlroy yesterday.
Watch, and listen, to his spellbinding round from yesterday.
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'Listen to that roar' - McIlroy wows the crowd with a round of 66
Update:
Date: 13:11 BST
Title: Post
Content: Lowry -2 (66)
Matt GaultBBC Sport NI senior journalist at Royal Portrush
It hasn't been the week Shane Lowry wanted, but he almost gave us another moment to remember on 18, clattering the pin with his chip from off the left of the green.
Lowry got caught in the worst of the weather earlier in the week, fell foul of the rules and suffered from a tummy bug during an eventful return to Portrush.
But he seemed to really enjoy the last day of his Open Championship. A closing 66, saving his best for last.
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Date: 13:10 BST
Title: Lowry thrills early on Sunday
Content: Lowry -2 (66)
Shane Lowry said after his third round on Saturday that he was struggling with illness, but he's been back on top form today.
Those who made it onto the course early were rewarded with a superb round of 66 by the man who won when The Open was last played at Royal Portrush in 2019.
Lowry bogeyed the par-five second but then made six birdies in the space of 10 holes - including holing out from 180 yards on the fourth.
The smile was back on his face after a tough couple of days.
As you'd expect, he got a massive reception walking down the 18th and the Irishman soaked up every moment - before nearly chipping in for a closing birdie.
Update:
Date: 13:09 BST
Title: Mickelson makes amends
Content: Mickelson +1 (67)
One of the players already in the clubhouse is former Masters champion Phil Mickelson.
After struggling to a five-over 76 yesterday, he bounced back with blemish-free four-under 67 today.
He finishes his Open Championship one over.
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Date: 13:08 BST
Title: Post
Content: As we prepare for the leaders to enter the fray, we'll catch you up with the best action from yesterday along with how some big names who are currently out there or have already completed their rounds have got on today...
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Date: 13:05 BST
Title: Post
Content: Andy GrayBBC Sport NI at Royal Portrush
It's the final day, the sun is out and it's safe to say that spirits are high this morning.
There's not a bean bag left in the spectator village and the fans are pouring in before they head out on the course to watch the leading pairs.
The queue for the shop is as long as it has been all week, and shelves are starting to empty in the store. So get down quick if you fancy any merch.
I saw a man carrying nine (yes, nine) caps. He must fancy one for every day of the week and a couple spare.
Update:
Date: 13:03 BST
Title: Watch: Best of moving day
Content: The sun came out - and so did the shot-making. Watch the best from day three of The Open.
Spoiler - there's an ace in here....
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Rose, McIlroy & Scheffler star in shots of the day
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Date: 13:02 BST
Title: Sunday's tee-times
Content: All times BST
13:25 Wyndham Clark (US) -5, Brian Harman (US) -6
13:40 Rasmus Hojgaard (Den) -6, Robert MacIntyre (Sco) -6
13:50 Nicolai Hojgaard (Den) -6, Russell Henley (US) -6
14:00 Xander Schauffele (US) -7, Tyrrell Hatton (Eng) -8
14:10 Harris English (US) -8, Chris Gotterup (US) -8
14:20 Rory McIlroy (NI) -8, Matt Fitzpatrick (Eng) -9
14:30 Li Haotong (Chn) -10, Scottie Scheffler (US) -14
Update:
Date: 13:00 BST
Title: It's championship Sunday!
Content: Welcome back golf fans! It's championship Sunday at Royal Portrush when we'll crown a new Champion Golfer of the Year on this incredible Northern Ireland links.
The engraver has not quite started etching the name Scottie Scheffler on the famous Claret Jug, but he's got one hand on the trophy with a four-shot lead and the type of game that just does not crack under pressure.
Golf's a funny old game though, and links golf in particular can dish out harsh lessons if any focus is lost - and there are top-class contenders lying in wait - perhaps more in hope than expectation but their job today is to apply the pressure.
Matt Fitzpatrick and impressive Chinese star Li Haotong are leading the pursuit, with Rory McIlroy six shots adrift but hoping his home fans can produce more ear-splitting noise today and cheer him towards what would be a stunning comeback.
So keep it right here as we see how all this plays out.
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