23 h. ago Rory McIlroy admits he prioritised Royal Portrush return over career Grand Slam

The 36-year-old added a Masters green jacket to his collection in April to become the sixth player to win all four major championships.

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30 h. ago The Open 2025: 10 names to watch at Royal Portrush as Tiger Woods repeat eyed

There are no shortage of big names with their eyes on the Claret Jug at Royal Portrush this week - Rory McIlroy has a score to settle, Scottie Scheffler feels he must now add more Majors and Jon Rahm looks to finally get the job done

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45 h. ago The Open tee times: First round groupings and start times at Royal Portrush including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler

Alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, contenders for the Claret Jug come in the shape of defending champion Xander Schauffele and home favourite Shane Lowry after his famous victory here in 2019

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46 h. ago What time do Bob MacIntyre, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler tee off at Open

Draw for the first two days at Portrush throws up big threeballs

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3 d. ago Chris Gotterup keeps nerve to hold off Rory McIlroy and win Scottish Open

World No 158 claims second tour title with North Berwick triumphAmerican also had to battle the clock during the closing stagesEast Lothian witnessed a David v Goliath story as Rory McIlroy was denied victory immediately before his return to Northern Ireland for the Open Championship. Chris Gotterup, who arrived at the Scottish Open as the 158th-ranked player in the world, saw off McIlroy for the biggest win of his career.McIlroy’s thoughts have already turned towards Royal Portrush and the major that has carried even more significance for the 36-year-old since he completed a career grand slam at Augusta National in April. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Chris Gotterup revels in Scottish Open glory to ‘ruin’ party for Rory McIlroy fans

The Northern Irishman was unable to reel in the American in a tense conclusion

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3 d. ago Scottish Open winner got 'blood going' in Rory McIlroy battle after 'shocking' slow

Gotterup lands biggest win of his career to qualify for The Open along with Hojgaard and Schmid

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3 d. ago Chris Gotterup holds off Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open and claim Open spot

The Northern Irishman was unable to reel in the American in a tense conclusion.

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4 d. ago What time do Rory McIlroy, Bob MacIntyre and stars go out on sell out Sunday at the Scottish Open?

Elite field ready to go on rejigged final day at The Renaissance

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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7 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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