By Associated Press - Saturday, July 22, 2017

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) - A glance at the third round Saturday of the British Open at Royal Birkdale.

LEADING: Jordan Spieth, who shot a bogey-free 65 to stand at 11-under-199.

JUST BEHIND: Matt Kuchar shot a 66 and was three shots back. U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka and Austin Connelly were another three shots behind.

RECORD DAY: Branden Grace shot an 8-under-62 to set a record for the lowest score in a major championship. He was seven shots back.

NOTEWORTHY: Fifteen players shot 66 or better on a day when there was plenty of sun and little wind.

SHOT OF THE DAY: Grace lagged a putt from off the back of the green on 18 to 2 feet to set the record.

QUOTEWORTHY: “I understand that leads can be squandered quickly, and I also understand how you can keep on rolling on one.” - Jordan Spieth on playing with the lead.

TELEVISION: Sunday 4-7 a.m. (Golf Channel), 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NBC)

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