Reduced schedule allowing McIlroy to keep enthusiasm high

McIlroy, Tom Kim, Bernd Wiesberger and Patrick Cantlay set the early pace with rounds of 65.

Reduced schedule allowing McIlroy to keep enthusiasm high

Rory McIlroy is getting in the mood for the final major of the year at the British Open

Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead after an opening round of 65.

Rory McIlroy made a fine start to the Scottish Open after a five-under-par 65 on Thursday gave him a share of the first-round lead.

McIlroy showing form before The Open next week, as Shane Lowry misses cut at Renaissance

Jordan Smith and Tom Kim also sit at the top of the standings, but Scottie Scheffler missed the cut.