PGA TOUR posts persimmon gift for Rory McIlroy
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The Mirror US on MSNRory McIlroy shows why he's world's best with two-minute spell at Scottish OpenRory McIlroy played his opening round at the Scottish Open alongside Viktor Hovland and Xander Schauffele - and the marquee group was followed by the vast bulk of the crowd
In the past few years, the Fields Ranch East course in Frisco has hosted two major tournaments. But that's not enough history for McIlroy yet.
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Open, McIlroy said that longevity was an “under appreciated” part of an athletic career, and shouted out some fellow sporting veterans such as Novak Djokovic, who just advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals at 38.
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PGA Tour Golfer Abruptly Withdraws During First Round at Scottish Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Through the opening round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, Sepp Straka, Nico Echavarria and Jake Knapp share a one-shot lead at 6‑under par, each carding a 65 in benign morning conditions.
The PGA Tour's Genesis Scottish Open begins on Thursday in North Berwick, where the top players on tour will compete at the Renaissance Club.
McIlroy has played this event twice since he became co-sanctioned in 2022, winning in 2023 and finishing T-4 last year. He closed well at the U.S. Open and carried that over into the Travelers Championship where he tied for sixth, so he's gaining some momentum as he regains his focus before next week's Open.
The PGA TOUR heads across the pond for its annual jaunt in Europe, which means there’s no better time to do a Ryder Cup check-in.