Scott on top in Akron

Adam Scott, joint third in the US PGA championship in Chicago on Sunday, grabbed an astonishing nine birdies in his last 12 holes, before signing for a seven-under-par 63 at the Bridgestone world championship in Akron today.

He finished the day two ahead of American Jason Gore, who unlike Paul McGinley was inspired by partnering Tiger Woods, with David Howell and Luke Donald three under and joint fourth – with defending champion Woods among others.