​The Genesis Scottish Open moves into Day 2 at North Berwick as Rory McIlroy posts a 5-under 65 and sits in a five-way share of the lead with Patrick Cantlay, Tom Kim, Rasmus Hojgaard, and Bernd Wiesberger. One shot behind the leaders lies a six-player group that includes Brook Koepka and Min Woo Lee, while major names such as world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, and defending champion Chris Gotterup all closed the opening round with under-par scores and remain very much in the hunt after 18 holes.
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Here is the top of the board heading into the second round: Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tom Kim, and Bernd Wiesberger are tied at -5 through the first round, with Brooks Koepka and Min Woo Lee just a shot back at -4, followed by Michael Thorbjornsen and Kurt Kitayama at -4. PGA Tour Live coverage will be on ESPN+ from 3:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, Golf Channel will air from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET, and the PGA Tour on SiriusXM Radio runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Viewers can also watch PGA Tour Live on ESPN+, and Golf Channel can be watched for free via Fubo. The Scottish Open boasts a prize fund of $9 million, with $1.62 million awarded to the winner.
McIlroy’s early bid for a share of the lead began with a strong performance after opening-round momentum. The 2023 champion started on the 10th hole, posting a mixed front nine that included bogeys but also three birdies, turning at one under. The 601-yard opening hole proved favorable to his game, as a 352-yard drive followed by a four-iron to within 19 feet yielded an eagle.
Day 1 at the Renaissance Club saw Matt McIntyre get his campaign underway with a solid three-under 67, a calm start that left him encouraged moving forward. His fellow Scot Calum Hill joined the three-under group late in the day, suggesting a lively second round is on the horizon. Comparisons to the Open Championship week remain apt, as the Scottish Open holds a highly valued place in golf’s schedule.
There was a notable reflection on the event’s significance, with McIlroy highlighting the importance of preserving the Scottish Open’s identity. He cautioned against the event becoming a closed competition dominated by Championship Series players, warning that such a shift would erode the fabric of a national Open. The President of the National Trust—an organization that cherishes the Scottish Open’s place in the golf calendar—echoed similar sentiments, underscoring the competition’s national significance and its lift as a bridge to the Open.
As Friday progresses, fans can look forward to more action from the North Berwick course as the field aims to improve on their first-round results and chase a potential weekend surge toward a first-win narrative at the Renaissance Club. After Round 1, the top five sits with McIlroy, Cantlay, Hojgaard, Kim, and Wiesberger at the top, while a cluster just behind keeps the pressure high for the second round and beyond.