The third round of the 153rd Open Championship unfolded at the prestigious Royal Portrush Golf Course in Northern Ireland. As the weekend progressed, Scottie Scheffler maintained his leading position at 10-under par, closely followed by Matt Fitzpatrick just one stroke behind, and both Brian Harman and Haotong Li trailing by two. The day was marked by several memorable occurrences, including an unexpected trick shot from Rory McIlroy and the championship`s first hole-in-one, courtesy of John Parry.
Below are some of the most captivating highlights from the third round of the 2025 Open Championship:
Rory`s Bizarre Ball Appearance
A surprising moment occurred during Rory McIlroy`s approach shot when a second golf ball inexplicably emerged from the ground.
Tyrell Hatton`s Long-Range Sinker
Tyrell Hatton demonstrated remarkable skill by sinking a challenging putt from a considerable distance.
Fitzpatrick Catches Up to Scheffler
Matt Fitzpatrick successfully tied with Scottie Scheffler, intensifying the competition at the top of the leaderboard.
John Parry Achieves the Championship`s First Hole-in-One
A highlight of the round was John Parry`s impressive hole-in-one, marking the first ace of the championship.
Jesper Svensson`s Long Birdie Putt
Jesper Svensson executed a superb long putt to secure a birdie.
Corey Conners` Third Birdie of the Day
Corey Conners added to his impressive round by making his third birdie of the day.
Francesco Molinari`s Near Slam Dunk
Francesco Molinari came incredibly close to a “slam dunk,” narrowly missing a spectacular shot.
Arrivals for the Third Round
Spectators and photographers captured golfers arriving for the crucial third round of the championship.
