Article 6D0AY Rory McIlroy retains Scottish Open lead after third-round 67

Rory McIlroy retains Scottish Open lead after third-round 67

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  • McIlroy in the driving seat with one-shot lead
  • Kim, Fleetwood and Harman all within touching distance

Rory McIlroy said a first victory in Scotland was long overdue as he took a slender lead into the final day of the Scottish Open. A third round of 67 ensured the halfway leader remained the man to catch at the Renaissance Club on 13 under par, with South Korea's Tom Kim a shot behind and Tommy Fleetwood and Brian Harman another stroke back.

The world No 1, Scottie Scheffler, and the former Open champion Shane Lowry are part of a five-way tie for fifth on 10 under, with tee times brought forward several hours on Sunday due to the forecast for winds gusting up to 40mph.

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