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Rory McIlroy Roars Back with a Late Flurry to Share Scottish Open Lead - Liverpool Echo
NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND, JUL 12 – Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 66 to share the Scottish Open lead at 11-under par, seeking his fourth trophy this season ahead of next week's Open Championship.
- On Saturday, 12 July 2025, Rory McIlroy and Chris Gotterup shared the lead at 11-under par after the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club.
- Gotterup matched the course record by shooting a flawless 61 on Friday and maintained a bogey-free streak for 34 holes before finally recording a bogey early on Saturday.
- McIlroy fired a four-under 66 featuring five birdies and one bogey, including a 15-foot birdie on the 14th and a sand wedge shot for birdie on the 16th hole.
- McIlroy described this tournament as his earliest genuine opportunity to secure a victory since the Masters, as he pursues his second Scottish Open title and aims for a fourth win this season, with $1.575 million in prize money and 500 FedEx Cup points up for grabs.
- The tied lead places McIlroy in a strong position heading into the final round, reflecting his improving form since winning the Masters in April and building momentum before the Open Championship next week.
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