Matt Kuchar and Edoardo Molinari hit 63 on low-scoring day at Scottish Open

“It is a nice piece of land, the design is not what we are used to seeing when we are talking links,” Henrik Stenson said diplomatically after his 65 at the Renaissance Club. Eight under, 63, leads the way, produced by Matt Kuchar, Romain Wattel, Nino Bertasio and Edoardo Molinari. With Royal Portrush and Open preparations in mind, competitors may hope for a sterner test over the upcoming 54 holes. The Welshman, a Ryder Cup player two years later, has slipped to 1,199 in the world rankings after enduring various injury problems.