Rory rallies to stay in hunt

RUSTY Rory Mcllroy had a remarkable Renaissance at the Scottish Open after finishing with three birdies to stay in the hunt for glory.

- By Craig Swan

The Northern Irish superstar, right, - in his first UK outing since completing the career Grand Slam with Masters glory in April - started with a bogey and struggled for momentum until the final few holes.

But a blistering finish saw him shoot a two-under 68 to finish just four off the lead held by Ryder Cup team-mate Sepp Straka, American Jake Knapp, Frenchman Victor Perez and Nico Echavarria of Colombia.

Scot Bob Macintyre began his title defence with a two-under 68 to sit alongside Mcllroy, one adrift of world No.1 Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg.