NORTH BERWICK, Scotland (AP) — Masters champion Rory McIlroy took another step toward emerging out of the doldrums with two big shots at the end of his round Saturday that led to a 4-under 66 and gave him a share of the lead with Chris Gotterup in the Scottish Open.

Moving Day at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, saw World No. 2 Rory McIlroy make a charge to the top of the leaderboard.

SportsLine golf expert Eric Cohen just locked in his PGA Tour best bets for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club

Scottie Scheffler hasn't had the tournament he would have liked so far at the Scottish Open, but he still feels he has a chance to win, and he made that known.

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,

A lot of the “warm-up events” for majors will feature paltry fields that are wanting for star power, but the Scottish Open boasts an elite field headlined by Scottie Scheffler (+500) and 2023 champion Rory McIlroy (+950).

Rory McIlroy revealed the reason for his shockingly short hair at the Genesis Scottish Open, and it's something very few people could have imagined.

The action returns to the Renaissance Club for the 2025 Scottish Open with the event having as been held at the North Berwick course since 2019.