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,

Bob MacIntyre rolls in his first birdie of the day - a much-needed boost for the defending champ. Much easier putts for Scottie Scheffler and Adam Scott who move to within one shot of the leaders. To the par-five 16th and this morning's featured group.

The world’s No. 1 golfer shot a 3-under 67 in the first round of his final event before next week’s Open Championship.

McIlroy said he could hear the excitement in the voices of friends talking about his Masters win. And there’s the anticipation of two weeks of a different brand of golf, the Scottish Open that starts Thursday and then the British Open at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland.