The leaderboard of the 2025 Scottish Open resembles one that might show up at a major championship. While some consider the 72-hole trek at the Renaissance Club to be the perfect warm-up for next week's Open Championship,

The reigning Masters champion, Rory McIlroy, cannot escape the trolls as his latest trim has them questioning who the barber was.

Rory McIlroy landed six birdies as he shot 65 in his Scottish Open second round; watch the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open on Saturday, with The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush the following weekend,

There very well could be one more — golf's oldest trophy on McIlroy's home soil. The 153rd edition of the British Open returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on July 17-20. There might not be a better way for McIlroy to conclude a most unforgettable season.

Rory McIlroy takes the Ryder Cup seriously, so when he makes comments like the ones he did, Team USA and captain Keegan Bradley better take notice.

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.