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Robert MacIntyre could make history with a win at the Amgen Irish Open (Malcolm Mackenzie/PA)

Local favourite Robert MacIntyre wins Genesis Scottish Open

The left-hander took advantage of a free drop from knee-high rough to eagle the 16th.

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Tommy Fleetwood

Tommy Fleetwood determined to turn the page on previous Open outing

Fleetwood shot 73 and 76 to miss the cut at the Ayrshire venue in 2016.

Robert MacIntyre could make history with a win at the Amgen Irish Open

Home favourite Robert MacIntyre in contention ahead of Scottish Open final day

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

Henrik Stenson kisses the Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson looking forward to reigniting Royal Troon rivalry with Phil Mickelson

The last time the South Ayrshire course hosted the Open Championship in 2016, Stenson came out on top.

ISCO Championship

Pierceson Coody leading by 2 in Kentucky

ISCO Championship R2

Rory McIlroy covers his mouth with his hand

Rory McIlroy experiences deja vu as putter misfires in Scottish Open

Defending champion McIlroy added a 66 to his opening 65 at the Renaissance Club.

Ludvig Aberg watches his drive in the Scottish Open

Ludvig Åberg takes halfway lead at Scottish Open

The 24-year-old Swede is one shot clear of France’s Antoine Rozner on 12 under par.

The R&A and Toptracer establish five-year strategic partnership

The collaboration aims to introduce innovative ways for fans to engage with golf both at championship venues and Toptracer facilities.

Collin Morikawa watches his tee shot

Collin Morikawa practising left-handed shots with Tiger Woods almost paid off

Morikawa hit a poor approach to the par-four fifth hole at the Renaissance Club which stopped on the edge of a steep bunker.

Ludvig Åberg acknowledges applause from the crowd

Ludvig Åberg sets clubhouse target at Scottish Open

The Swede carded a second successive 64 for a halfway total of 12 under par.

ISCO Championship R1

Pierceson Coody takes opening lead with 61

ISCO Championship R1

Rory McIlroy watches an iron shot. He will bid to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

5 players to watch at the 152nd Open Championship

Brian Harman is the defending champion while Scottie Scheffler will look to continue a remarkable year.

Rory McIlroy watches his shot during the Scottish Open pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s quest to end decade-long wait for major win continues at the Open

The Northern Irishman’s last major win was at the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon

5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest…

Rory McIlroy juggles a ball on day one of the Scottish Open

Defending champion Rory McIlroy 3 shots behind leader Justin Thomas

McIlroy is three shots behind leader Justin Thomas, who returned a flawless 62.

World Number Three, Rory McIlroy will tee it up alongside a star-studded field at Wentworth.

Rory McIlroy dismisses idea he could be playing captain at 2027 Ryder Cup

Keegan Bradley has been named USA captain for Bethpage next year where he also hopes to play.

Rory McIlroy smiles during the Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy makes fine Scottish Open start

McIlroy carded a five-under-par 65 at the Renaissance Club to lie a shot off the clubhouse lead shared by Max Kieffer and Li Haotong.

Rory McIlroy looks quizzical in a pre-tournament press conference

Rory McIlroy aiming to bounce-back once again following US Open heartbreak

The Northern Irishman begins the defence of his Genesis Scottish Open title on Thursday.