Rory McIlroy leads Scottish Open after strong opening round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Rory McIlroy tops the leaderboard at the Scottish Open following a five-under 65 in his opening round. This tournament serves as his preparation for The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale later this month. McIlroy has shown improvements in his driving accuracy, a key area that has hindered his performance in previous majors this year. He feels encouraged by his game, describing his recent form as a continuation of positive trends since the US Open. The current Scottish Open tournament is still ongoing, with McIlroy aiming to maintain his momentum throughout the week.
- •McIlroy leads the Scottish Open after round one.
- •He shot a five-under 65, gaining over two strokes off the tee.
- •His driving accuracy has improved, addressing earlier weaknesses.
- •The Scottish Open serves as McIlroy's preparation for The Open Championship.
- •He expressed confidence in his current form following his round.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — What Rory McIlroy did at the Scottish Open is a promising sign for his Open Championship hopes
"Rory McIlroy is playing the Scottish Open to gear up for the final major of the year. The Career Grand Slam winner is chasing major championships as the twilight of his career approaches, so he’s playing in Scotland to fine-tune his links game before heading to Royal Birkdale.
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