1 hour ago Rory McIlroy is burdened by our absurd expectations... but he needs that as fuel to climb the next mountain, writes RIATH AL

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It was hardly unusual for a morning at the Open, with a bit of wind, a touch of drizzle, and 100 people or so were crammed between me and the woman a little further along.

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6 h. ago Rory McIlroy's magical Masters mood could be back as he storms to Scottish Open summit in preparation for Portrush

Grand Slam superstar is flying again as he leads in Scotland to hit form just in time for open assault on home soil

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6 h. ago Scottish Open highlights: Rory McIlroy feeling good again as he gets close to Masters level

2023 winner chasing second Genesis Scottish Open title triumph in three years in East Lothian

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7 h. ago Rory McIlroy eyes overdue win after moving into share of lead at Scottish Open

McIlroy improved on his form since his momentous Masters win to card 66 and move alongside second-round leader Chris Gotterup.

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17 h. ago Rory McIlroy's huge Bob MacIntyre praise after fightback as two of the Scot's key traits named

World No.2 and Grand Slam hero gives glowing verdict on the Oban hero

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18 h. ago Erica Stoll made Rory McIlroy statement at Scottish Open that said it all about their marriage

Erica Stoll and Rory McIlroy saw their relationship cast into doubt when a filing for divorce was made last May, only for the couple to make a drastic U-turn on proceedings

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19 h. ago What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and stars go out on sell

Elite field in place for incredible weekend at Renaissance

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19 h. ago Rory McIlroy fires dig at the USA as Ryder Cup mind games begin

Rory McIlroy has hailed the captain-led approach that Europe take in the Ryder Cups as he claimed the Americans are of stark contrast with the players calling the shots

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32 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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36 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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42 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

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42 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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43 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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45 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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55 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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55 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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55 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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55 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

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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