Rory McIlroy used an impressive putter to fuel his rise up the leaderboard during Saturday's action at the Genesis Scottish Open, where he put himself in prime position for a title ahead of Sunday's final round.

The Genesis Scottish Open has delivered since becoming a co-sanctioned event on the PGA TOUR and DP World Tour, with Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy and Robert

Genesis Scottish Open title triumph in three years in East Lothian“I’m pretty close to being back to the level I was at going into The Masters”. That was the message from Rory McIlroy as he set up the chance of landing a second Genesis Scottish Open success in three years and,

Rory McIlroy had a mixed opening day at the Renaissance Club; watch the second round of the Genesis Scottish Open on Friday from 8.30am, and at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush the following weekend;

Genesis Scottish Open is underway, and Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy is in the field. On day three, he narrowly missed a birdie after his ball was intercepted by a flagstick.

Rory McIlroy didn't get off to a good start in the first round of the Scottish Open, but he managed to overcome the issue and stay in contention.

Rory McIlroy landed six birdies as he shot 65 in his Scottish Open second round; watch the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open on Saturday, with The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush the following weekend,