England 's Lee Westwood takes a two - shot lead after the third round of the British Open . Americans Tiger Woods and Hunter Mahan are two shots behind on one - over . Masters champion Adam Scott is one shot further adrift on even par . But as the denouement of this great sporting drama enters its twilight hour , it is the names of Westwood and Woods that will burn the lips of fans who 'll pour through the gates on the last day of competition . Spain 's overnight leader Miguel Angel Jimenez drops back to par on three over .
England 's Lee Westwood takes a two - shot lead after the third round of the British Open . Americans Tiger Woods and Hunter Mahan are two shots behind on one - over . Masters champion Adam Scott is one shot further adrift on even par . Spain 's overnight leader Miguel Angel Jimenez drops back to par on three over .