British Open 2014 Tee Times: Pairings and Predictions for Saturday

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Published: July 18, 2014

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Rory McIlroy conquered his Friday demons at the Open Championship with his second straight six-under 66. He extended his lead to a commanding four strokes over American Dustin Johnson.

Speaking to ESPN.com's Bob Harig after his first-round performance, McIlroy said: 

When you go back out on Friday after a good score, you know what you can do on the golf course. So you're going out with some expectations compared to when on Thursday you're going out with not many. I think I've just got to approach it like that, and start trying to hit solid shots the first few holes and play my way into the round, just like I did today. I hit some really good shots on the first holes and that gave me confidence and then I could go from there.

It seems the 25-year-old from Northern Ireland was finally able to do that. With that monkey off his back, he is in great position to cruise to a title—if he doesn't have a horrible showing on Saturday or Sunday.

Here's a look at the most up-to-date leaderboard.



On Saturday, there will be a two-tee start to speed up play. Per The Open Championship's official Twitter account, inclement weather is expected, and officials want to be sure to get in a full round of play:



This will be the first time the tournament has gone to this format in its history. Word and reaction comes from Harig, the Associated Press' Doug Ferguson and Sky Sports' Paul Higham:



Here's a look at the pairings for the third round of play, per ESPN.com.

 

Saturday, Round 3 Starting time (ET), players First tee 4 a.m.: Keegan Bradley, Jason Dufner, Phil Mickelson 4:11 a.m.: Thongchai Jaidee, Gary Woodland, D.A. Points 4:22 a.m.: Kristoffer Broberg, David Hearn, Graeme McDowell 4:33 a.m.: Hideki Matsuyama, Branden Grace, Byeong-hun An 4:44 a.m.: Shane Lowry, Stephen Gallacher, Matteo Manassero 4:55 a....
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