Ludvig Aberg extends lead at Genesis Scottish Open, but native son Robert MacIntyre will receive hero's welcome Sunday

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — The leaderboard is stacked heading into the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open. Next week’s 152^nd British Open should be so lucky as to have the quality of the contenders heading into what is setting up to be dramatic conclusion to the PGA Tour/DP World Tour co-sanctioned event at The Renaissance Club.

Ludvig Aberg holds a two-stroke lead over Scotland’s own Robert MacIntyre, who will be attempting to be the first native son to win on home soil in 25 years. MacIntyre posted the low score of the day, a 7-under 63, one better than Australian Adam Scott, who is alone in third, three off the pace. Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, Sungjae Im and Antoine Rozner are bunched — and dangerous — at 13 under. Also lurking: defending champion Rory McIlroy, who is five back.

Saturday was supposed to be the windiest day of the week but the wind decided to go on holiday. A light rain softened greens on a gloomy, gray day and presented ideal conditions for scoring. These guys are good and so several players took advantage. Expect par to take another beating on Sunday.

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Here are five things to know from the third round of the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open: