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McIlroy Leads Scottish Open After Scheffler's Shock Cut
12 Jul
Summary
- Rory McIlroy leads the Scottish Open after Scottie Scheffler missed the cut.
- McIlroy's previous finishes at the Scottish Open were all top five.
- McIlroy enjoys the creative course strategy required by the Scottish Open.
World number two Rory McIlroy is the highest-ranked player remaining in the Scottish Open, following Scottie Scheffler's unexpected missed cut. This marks Scheffler's first missed cut in four years, ending a remarkable streak.
McIlroy, who recently won the Masters, is competing for the first time since a tied-32nd finish at the U.S. Open. He has performed exceptionally well at the Scottish Open, consistently finishing in the top five since it joined the PGA Tour season, with one win and a runner-up finish.
"You can be creative the way you play your second shots into greens and how you run into the fairway," McIlroy commented on the course. "It's a fun way to play." He noted the challenging wind conditions during his second round, which led to many pars but still positioned him well for the weekend.
