McIlroy among five co-leaders after round one of Scottish Open

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

McIlroy among five co-leaders after round one of Scottish Open

Summary

Rory McIlroy shares the lead with four others after posting a five-under 65 in the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. McIlroy, who tallied an eagle and five birdies, is joined at the top by Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tom Kim, and Bernd Weisberger. Meanwhile, notable players including Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka are also within striking distance. The tournament features a tight leaderboard with 71 players separated by just five strokes. The second round of the event continues as players vie for position.

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Key Details

•Five players, including McIlroy and Cantlay, lead at five-under.
•McIlroy's round included an eagle and five birdies.
•A total of 71 players are within five strokes of the lead.
•Scheffler and Koepka trail closely behind the leaders.
•Second round play continues at The Renaissance Club.

What they're saying

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Rory McIlroy is part of a five-way tie for the lead after the opening round of the Genesis Scottish Open, with Scottie Scheffler also in contention after a solid start.
— Sky Sports

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