Fitzpatrick shares lead at Scottish Open as fog halts play
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick achieved four birdies and is tied for the lead at the Scottish Open when third-round play was interrupted by fog at The Renaissance Club. The weather conditions prompted the suspension, preventing players from completing their rounds. The tournament remains in progress as officials assess the situation, with hopes to resume play once visibility improves.
- •Fitzpatrick has made four birdies in the round.
- •Play was suspended due to fog at The Renaissance Club.
- •The third round of the Scottish Open is currently in progress.
- •Officials are monitoring visibility for potential resumption of play.
- 10:05 PMESPN Golf — Fitzpatrick, Thorbjornsen lead foggy Scottish Open
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fitzpatrick and Thorbjornsen atop leaderboard when fog delays Scottish Open
- 7:47 PMBBC Sport — Fitzpatrick shares lead of Scottish Open before fog
"Thorbjornsen birdied his last two holes to reach 11-under par through 13 holes, while Fitzpatrick missed the green on No. 8 and failed to save par before play was stopped. At stake Sunday for Thorbjornsen and perhaps a dozen other players is getting one of three spots left for the British Open for leading finishers not already exempt. Fifteen players were separated by three shots, a group that did not include Rory McIlroy.
"Matt Fitzpatrick makes four birdies and shares the lead of the Scottish Open when play in the third round is suspended due to fog at The Renaissance Club.
"Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen are tied atop the Scottish Open leaderboard with a long final day ahead after two fog delays on Saturday.
Sources
External links- ESPN GolfJul 11, 2026, 10:05 PMFitzpatrick, Thorbjornsen lead foggy Scottish Open
Matt Fitzpatrick and Michael Thorbjornsen are tied atop the Scottish Open leaderboard with a long final day ahead after two fog delays on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 8:30 PMFitzpatrick and Thorbjornsen atop leaderboard when fog delays Scottish Open
Thorbjornsen birdied his last two holes to reach 11-under par through 13 holes, while Fitzpatrick missed the green on No. 8 and failed to save par before play was stopped. At stake Sunday for Thorbjornsen and perhaps a dozen other players is getting one of three spots left for the British Open for leading finishers not already exempt. Fifteen players were separated by three shots, a group that did not include Rory McIlroy.
- BBC SportJul 11, 2026, 7:47 PMFitzpatrick shares lead of Scottish Open before fog
Matt Fitzpatrick makes four birdies and shares the lead of the Scottish Open when play in the third round is suspended due to fog at The Renaissance Club.
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