SYDNEY (AP) Adam Scott shot a 4-under 68 on Saturday to take a four-shot lead over Rory McIlroy heading into the final round of the Australian Open and move closer to a rare Australian triple crown.
Scott is trying to match Robert Allenby's 2005 accomplishment of winning the Open, Australian Masters and Australian PGA in quick succession.
Scott followed his course record 62 on the first day with a second round 70 and Saturday's round which comprised six birdies and four bogeys, moving to 16-under 200 for the tournament.
McIlroy started the day two shots behind Scott but lost ground with a bogey and double-bogey against five birdies, finishing with a round of 70.
Australians Richard Green, Matthew Jones and Max McCardle shared third place at 8-under, eight shots off the pace.