The Open Golf Championship is gearing up to a thrilling finale on Sunday at Hoylake with just one shot separating four of the biggest names in the sport.

 

Tiger Woods, who looked like turning it into a procession at the halfway stage, found life tougher on Saturday particularly with his putting and ended with a third round score of 71 – the same as playing partner Ernie Els.

 

That’s enough to give him a one shot lead going into the final round ahead of Els, Di Marco and Garcia who shot a superb 65.

 

Woods is trying to become the first man to make a successful defence of the title since Tom Watson in 1983 Woods and since he has won all his 10 majors from the top of the leaderboard on the final day he remains the favourite.

 

But this is far from over and small bets on Di Marco and Garcia at 10-1 and 7-1 respectively will give you a great run for your money.