Sungjae Im shares what he doesn’t like ahead of The Open next week

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Sungjae Im is certainly in contention at the Scottish Open, with victory certain to fill him with confidence ahead of The Open.

The 26-year-old entered round three of the event in tied third place on 10-under after rounds of 63 and 67.

Climbing up the leaderboard won’t be easy, especially given how many others are performing at The Renaissance Club.

But Im has a real chance to find the perfect form for Royal Troon Golf Club, which hosts The 152nd Open next week.

The Scottish Open has not always been so kind to the Korean, who missed the cut in his two previous starts at the competition.

Sungjae Im shares something he doesn’t like ahead of The Open

The near-perfect conditions in North Berwick have helped produce many low scores, with leader Ludvig Aberg on 12-under after two rounds.

And Im is certainly grateful to have avoided the usual wind and rain in Scotland, which could still arrive ahead of and indeed during The Open Championship.

“I don’t really like links courses to be honest, but I’m glad I have done better than I thought this week,” Im said after his second round, as per the official PGA Tour website.

“Today’s weather was similar to yesterday, so I didn’t have any problem. The weather seems to be helping me a lot.

“When it’s windy, it’s a bit difficult but it’s fine right now and I have good scores in two days.”

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Swedish star Aberg is undoubtedly the man to beat at the Scottish Open, having carded two rounds of six-under.

He has even broken a course record along the way, with Aberg shooting the lowest 36-hole score in the history of The Renaissance Club.

Another European is also in contention for the title, with Rory McIlroy believing he can shoot a 62 at the Scottish Open, having finished on nine-under after two rounds.

But Im will have other plans, with the Korean revealing just what he has changed after struggling earlier this year.

“At the start of the season, I didn’t get the results I wanted, so it was a bit difficult but since April, my putting routine has changed a bit, and my swing has gradually gotten to a point where I want it to be and I think my shots have become consistent,” he said.

“As my scores kept getting better, I gained confidence and I kept believing in myself. I’m playing well now.”