McIlroy loses ground as fog halts play with Fitzpatrick sharing lead

Rory McIlroy was slipping out of contention as Matt Fitzpatrick took a share of the lead when play was suspended due to fog in the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open.Starting the day among the overnight leaders, McIlroy slipped five shots off the pace after eight holes in difficult conditions before play was halted.In contrast, Fitzpatrick thrived as the light faded, moving alongside Michael Thorbjornsen at the top of the leaderboard on 11 under. Latest Golf Stories Genesis Scottish Open: Scottie Scheffler misses cut at The Renaissance Club in blow to preparations for The Open Evian Championship: Lottie Woad storms into halfway lead of major, Charley Hull also in contention but Nelly Korda misses cut Genesis Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy buoyed by ‘complete performance’ but isn't getting complacent ahead of The Open Genesis Scottish Open: Jon Rahm on LIV Golf's future and whether players could offer their own money to help it continue Amundi Evian Championship: Field, format and all you need to know as Nelly Korda, Charley Hull seek major success The Open 2026: TV coverage, Royal Birkdale schedule, start times, Featured Groups and how to watch or stream major on Sky Sports