Schauffele surges into Scottish Open contention 

The Olympic champion carried on where he left off on Saturday, carding five birdies in his first seven holes to get within a shot of halfway leader Rory McIlroy.

ON THE MARCH: Xander Schauffele plays down the 16th on day three of the Genesis Scottish Open 2023 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Defending champion Xander Schauffele surged into contention in the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open.

Schauffele was nine shots off the lead after an opening 70 at the Renaissance Club, but added a second round of 66 to make the cut with two shots to spare.