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The Open: Shots of the day from the third round at Royal Birkdale

By Sky Sports Golf

Last Updated: 22/07/17 9:04pm

The top shots from an eventful third round at Royal Birkdale

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The top shots from an eventful third round at Royal Birkdale
The top shots from an eventful third round at Royal Birkdale

From a big eagle to huge birdies, we look back at the standout shots from a low-scoring third round in benign conditions at The Open.

Jordan Spieth holds the 54-hole lead after an impressive display at Royal Birkdale, with an impressive shot at the third setting up the first birdie of the day.

The par-four fifth was reachable off the tee and Rickie Fowler came inches away from an unlikely albatross, where Adam Scott needed a delicate touch to avoid dropping any shots.

Spieth leads ahead of fellow Americans Matt Kuchar and Brooks Koepka
Spieth leads ahead of fellow Americans Matt Kuchar and Brooks Koepka

Austin Connelly got off to a fast start with a slam-dunk eagle at the second, while Rory McIlroy's round came to life with a chip-in birdie from off the fourth green.

Masters champion Sergio Garcia produced a moment of brilliance at the par-three seventh and Ian Poulter also impressed, with Rafa Cabrera Bello amongst the others in our shortlist.

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