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Spieth Clears Neck Injury for Open as McIlroy Rekindles Drive in Scotland

The Scottish-British swing offers a crucial final rehearsal for The Open Championship with Spieth fresh from injury recovery, McIlroy approaching with renewed enthusiasm

NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND - JULY 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the driving range prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 08, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open 2025 at The Renaissance Club on July 09, 2025 in North Berwick, Scotland.
Jun 22, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jun 20, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; J.J. Spaun walks onto the 17th green during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Jordan Spieth declared himself fully recovered from the neck spasm that forced his first PGA Tour withdrawal in 297 starts and reports no playing restrictions ahead of The Open Championship.
  • Spieth and his wife are expecting their third child imminently, and he plans to adjust his schedule with a potential late arrival at Royal Portrush.
  • Rory McIlroy enters the Genesis Scottish Open after a two-week break from the PGA Tour, saying the hiatus allowed him to reflect and revive his competitive focus.
  • McIlroy has not seriously contended since completing the career Grand Slam at April’s Masters, logging a T19 at the U.S. Open, T47 at the PGA Championship and a missed cut at the Canadian Open.
  • McIlroy has identified Royal Portrush as a venue of special significance and says winning The Open on home soil would carry extra meaning.