Adam Scott leads Rory McIlroy by four shots at the Australian Open as they head into the final round at The Royal Sydney Golf Club.

Scott is aiming to complete an Australian triple crown, having already won the Australian PGA and Masters titles this month.

Scott hit 68 yesterday to move to 16 under, with McIlroy scoring 70 to go to 14 under. McIlroy recovered from a double bogey at the fifth to finish up on 2 under.

Three players – Australian trio Matthew Jones, Richard Green and Max McCardle – are tied for third place on 8 under.

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