Jason Day was tied for second heading into Saturday's third round but the Australian soared to the top of the leaderboard thanks to a 67.
Stats Perform
British Open 2016
Mcllroy, Spieth, Day and Johnson braced for Troon Open test
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GOLF | RANKINGS
McIlroy climbing the rankings
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