Rory McIlroy heads into final Scottish Open round five shots off the lead

Defending champion McIlroy shot a frustrating third round of 67 on Saturday.

IN CONTENTION: Rory McIlroy on the 2nd hole during day three of the Genesis Scottish Open 2024 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick.  Pic: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire.

A year after being denied by Rory McIlroy’s last-gasp heroics, Robert MacIntyre has another chance to claim the title he craves most in the £7million Genesis Scottish Open.

MacIntyre carded a third round of 63 at the Renaissance Club, the lowest of the day in changeable conditions, to trail Ryder Cup team-mate Ludvig Aberg by two shots.