Rory McIlroy eyes overdue win after moving into share of lead at Scottish Open

England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Marco Penge are two shots back.

Rory McIlroy has fired himself into contention to win the Scottish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)

Rory McIlroy put himself in pole position to win the Scottish Open after he carded a fine four-under par 66 at the Renaissance Club.

The world number two landed five birdies, and just one bogey, to leave him on 11-under par for the tournament, and a share of the overnight lead with American Chris Gotterup.