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

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.