Thomas Levet shrugged off losing the lead in the Open and instead looked ahead to a "fun" final day.

The 35-year-old Frenchman, who after being two in front after 10 holes of his third round finished two behind American Todd Hamilton, said: "You have to appreciate the moment.

"It is fun - when you turn professional the fun is being in the hunt for tournaments. If this is not fun then what else is - being in a monthly medal with your friends?

"I will try to shoot as low as I can. You need good play, a bit of luck and nerves at the end.

"But it's still possible that if you play your best somebody will still beat you. But Muirfield two years ago showed me I can do it and I can play at this level."

He lost to Ernie Els only at the fifth hole of a play-off and added: "Even Ernie was nervous. Everybody is going to be."

Only last Sunday Levet won the Barclays Scottish Open with a closing 63 - a victory that put him into the Open. He would have been on holiday this week otherwise.

"The worst thing is to try to prepare your speech before getting the claret jug in your hands. I know how to win tournaments, but all I can do is try my best.

"At the moment I am the underdog. But maybe the underdog can come through."