5 h. ago Chris Gotterup shoots 61 to move top of Scottish Open leaderboard

World number 158 Gotterup carded nine birdies in a bogey-free 61.

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9 h. ago Rory McIlroy handed assurances over wife Erica Stoll and 'give it hell' prediction made

Rory McIlroy will be supported by his wife, Erica Stoll, and his family at The Open Championship, with the major being hosted at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland

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15 h. ago Security guard for Rory McIlroy in incredible act of kindness at Scottish Open as he helps stricken spectator

Bodyguard does his bit to aid stricken spectator at the Scottish Open

Events

16 h. ago Rory McIlroy makes honest admission after spending time with Erica Stoll in new home

Rory McIlroy's form since completing the career Grand Slam has been inconsistent, but the Northern Irishman has seemingly been given a new lease of life

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16 h. ago Justin Rose has 'no shame' over Rory McIlroy battle after Masters heartbreak

Justin Rose suffered another near miss at the Masters when he was beaten by Rory McIlroy but losing to, what he described, as the best player in the world at the time

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18 h. ago Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points

Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.

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28 h. ago Victor Perez finishes strong to hold share of Scottish Open lead

Sepp Straka, Nicolas Echavarria and Jake Knapp matched the world number 10.

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28 h. ago Rory McIlroy survives sand storm as he warns his Scottish Open best is yet to come

It was a grandstand finish from the Grand Slam hero at Renaissance

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28 h. ago Rory McIlroy finds his mojo getting out of bunker trouble on day one at Scottish Open

Masters champion holes three long putts to finishScottie Scheffler three off lead after first roundThe latest glimpse of a return of Rory McIlroy’s mojo arrived over the closing stretch of the Scottish Open’s first round. He has spoken of an understandable need to find new mountains to scale after Masters glory completed a career grand slam. On the 15th hole at the Renaissance Club, the Northern Irishman was in trouble; his fairway bunker shot had rolled back towards his feet. McIlroy’s ball sat in the mark created by his first attempt. “It served me right for trying to hit a nine-iron with the lip two feet in front of me,” he said later.The response was notable. The world No 2 pitched out sideways, holed from 21ft – and the fringe of the green – for a bogey and rattled off three birdies in a row over the closing holes. A 68 to start at the tournament which precedes McIlroy’s Open Championship tilt at Portrush was hugely impressive in context. He sits only four shots from the lead. ...

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28 h. ago Scottish Open highlights: 'Great finish' puts spring in Rory McIlroy's step as four players share lead

2023 winner finishes with three straight birdies to have leaders in his sights in East Lothian

Sport

56 h. ago Rory McIlroy proud of Open at Portrush he opens up on Ronaldo and Djokovic inspiration

Golf superstar opens up on variety of topics ahead of Scottish Open bid

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56 h. ago Rory McIlroy targets Scottish Open success after escaping PGA Tour ‘grind’

The Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month

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57 h. ago Rory McIlroy debuts dramatic new hairstyle ahead of Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy is in need of a bit of a shakeup. The Irishman has been struggling since his victory at The Masters in April and has one final major tournament left this season.

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58 h. ago Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’

The US Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month.

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3 d. ago Bob MacIntyre in blockbuster Scottish Open marquee group as Rory McIlroy tee

Mouth-watering schedule for the opening two days at Renaissance

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3 d. ago Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood

In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth

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4 d. ago Grant Forrest recounts cool Rory McIlroy moment ahead of Scottish Open return

Scottish star teeing-up again alongside Grand Slam hero and game's elite

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4 d. ago Bob MacIntyre and Rory McIlroy's unforgettable GSO Renaissance memories as top golf stars gear up for £8m cracker

Renaissance recollections build the anticipation for Scottish showpiece

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9 d. ago Thousands of Australians without power and flash flood warnings in place after ‘bomb cyclone’

Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south

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1 week ago Tropical Storm Flossie strengthens, hurricane warning issued for Mexico's Pacific coast

Tropical Storm Flossie has strengthened off Mexico's southwestern Pacific coast

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