Leader McIlroy admits a victory in Scotland is long overdue

Third round of 67 gives Irishman a one-shot lead on a talented field heading into Sunday's final round at Genesis Scottish Open

LORDING OVER THEM: Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy walk across a bridge after completing the 18th on day three of the Genesis Scottish Open 2023 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy admitted a first victory in Scotland was long overdue as he took a slender lead into the final day of the £7million Genesis Scottish Open.

A third round of 67 ensured halfway leader McIlroy 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.