Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick BOOSTED to 15/8 by Sky Bet to both finish in the top 5 at the Open Championship
The final major of the year heads into its final round on Sunday, with the pair still in the hunt to come out on top. After an even third round, Fitzpatrick sits on 9 under par, five shots behind the leaders Scottie Scheffler.
McIlroy, meanwhile, is a further shot back after a stunning 5 under par third round on Saturday. Sky Bet have boosted odds on the pair to earn impressive finishes from 13/8 to 15/8.
The British pair tee off at Royal Portrush at 2:20 pm in the penultimate pairing.
Elsewhere, Fitzpatrick and McIlroy are the subject of several RequestABets on offer from Sky Bet ahead of the final round. A popular bet of Scheffler, McIlroy or Fitzpatrick to Hit a Hole in One in Round 4 is priced at 200/1.
When it comes to the Outright Winner market, Scheffler unsurprisingly leads the way, priced at 1/6. While McIlroy is the second favourite with odds of 20/1, just ahead of Haotand Li at 25/1.
Sky Bet Price Boosts for The Open Championship:
Rory McIlroy & Matt Fitzpatrick both Top 5 Finish (Inc Ties)
WAS 13/8 NOW 15/8
Sky Bet RequestABets for The Open Championship:
Scheffler, McIlroy or Fitzpatrick to Hit a Hole in One in Round 4 - 200/1
Round 4 - Scheffler & McIlroy both to be Bogey Free - 50/1
McIlroy & Scheffler Both to Birdie or Better All Par 5 Holes in Round 4 - 40/1
Sky Bet Outright Winner market The Open Championship:
Scottie Scheffler - 1/6
Rory McIlroy - 20/1
Haotong Li - 25/1
Matt Fitzpatrick - 28/1
Tyrrell Hatton - 45/1
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