Shane Lowry expects Scottie Scheffler to finish the job and lift his first Open title this evening.

“I’d say it (leading by four heading into final day) was probably a bigger challenge for me than Scottie today,” Lowry told Sky Sports after finishing his final round in 66.

“It’s unbelievable how good he is. He doesn’t do anything wrong, even when he does, he gets himself out of trouble. He’s putting great this week. All the expectation is on him.

“I said to Rory last night, hopefully he can get off to a good start and have the crowd on his side, and you never know what can happen, but it’s hard not to see Scottie winning from here.

“If Scottie shoots three or four under, he won’t be caught.”