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.

Rory McIlroy Credits Wife Erica Stoll For Scottish Open Performance originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Rory McIlroy is showing signs of his Masters winning form at the Scottish Open this weekend. After completing the Grand Slam in April, he fell into a drought with consecutive underperformances in several events.

That allowed the home favourite to survive by the skin of his teeth at the Renaissance Club, where American Chris Gotterup holds a two-stroke lead at 11 under after equalling the course record with a blistering 61. Afternoon all. It's day three of the 2025 Scottish Open, and it is heating up - both literally and figuratively.

Rory McIlroy didn't get off to a good start in the first round of the Scottish Open, but he managed to overcome the issue and stay in contention.

Rory McIlroy found something in the last few holes on Genesis Scottish Open Thursday. Watch his highlights, post-round interview and Golf Central's reaction.

There very well could be one more — golf's oldest trophy on McIlroy's home soil. The 153rd edition of the British Open returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on July 17-20. There might not be a better way for McIlroy to conclude a most unforgettable season.

Rory McIlroy takes the Ryder Cup seriously, so when he makes comments like the ones he did, Team USA and captain Keegan Bradley better take notice.

McIlroy has played this event twice since he became co-sanctioned in 2022, winning in 2023 and finishing T-4 last year. He closed well at the U.S. Open and carried that over into the Travelers Championship where he tied for sixth, so he's gaining some momentum as he regains his focus before next week's Open.