Rory McIlroy discusses Jon Rahm's participation in Scottish Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will compete at the Scottish Open starting July 8, 2026. Rahm, a LIV Golf competitor, is eligible to play due to his DP World Tour membership. McIlroy acknowledged that Rahm's presence enhances the event, though he has faced criticism for not playing in more PGA Tour events this year. This marks their first competition outside of a major since Rahm's switch to LIV Golf. The week promises competitive matchups if both players perform well.
- •McIlroy and Rahm compete at the Scottish Open on July 8, 2026.
- •Rahm plays due to his DP World Tour membership.
- •McIlroy believes Rahm improves the event's quality.
- •Critics point out McIlroy's limited PGA participation this year.
- •This is their first matchup outside a major since Rahm's LIV transition.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy says if he thinks Jon Rahm should be able to play the Scottish Open
"For the first time this year, Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm will compete against one another outside of a major championship. That’s because Rahm, along with a number of his LIV Golf competitors, are playing in the Scottish Open, a co-sanctioned event between the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour.
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