There was just enough wind whipping off the coast of North Berwick, Scotland, to give players something to think about in the first round of the 2025 Scottish Open. Yielding a scoring average just around par,

Scottie Scheffler was pleased that the wind wasn't extreme at the Scottish Open, but expects different conditions on Friday.

Chris Gotterup sets clubhouse lead at -11 with course-record equalling 61 Rory McIlroy is four shots back after a 65 MacIntyre & Scottie Scheffler under way George O'Neill, Andrew Petrie and Jack Herrall Morikawa -4 (15) Collin Morikawa has spoken about tweaking his equipment for links golf,

A change of scenery might be just what Rory McIlroy needs to shake off the doldrums since winning the Masters for the career Grand Slam, a moment he has said most likely will be the greatest highlight of his career.

RORY MCILROY ROARED into contention on the second day of a sun-drenched Scottish Open, carding a five-under 65 to catapult himself into a tie for fourth place. He trails clubhouse leader Chris Gotterup by four shots,