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Gotterup and McIlroy Share Scottish Open Lead as Tee Times Move Up for Fog

Their shared 11-under total sets up a winner-take-all duel that also decides which three non-exempt players qualify for next week’s British Open.

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NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND - JULY 11: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 11th hole on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 11, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green on day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 11, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks down the fairway on the eighth hole on day four of the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 13, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.

Overview

  • Chris Gotterup opened with a record-equalling 9-under 61 in round two and carded a 70 in round three to sit at 11-under alongside McIlroy.
  • Rory McIlroy shot a 4-under 66 on Saturday to join Gotterup at the top and build momentum ahead of Royal Portrush.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler struggled as afternoon winds firmed up the course and is tied for 15th at 6-under, five shots off the pace.
  • Organizers advanced Sunday’s tee times to avoid heavy fog forecast to roll in from the Firth of Forth.
  • The top three finishers not already exempt will earn spots in next week’s Open Championship at Royal Portrush.