Rory McIlroy didn’t win the Genesis Scottish Open, but he got everything he wanted out of his week at The Renaissance Club.

Rory McIlroy's time off allowed him to fully process his Masters win, and his week at the Scottish Open showed he's ready for what's next. The post Rory McIlroy’s Scottish Open week showed he’s finally ready for what’s next appeared first on Golf.

Rory McIlroy has been known for his black, curly haircut since he first came onto the professional golf scene more than 10 years ago. The 36-year-old PGA Tour star from Northern Ireland is sporting a new look,

Rory McIlroy has handed glowing praise to fighter Bob MacIntyre. The World No.2 took time after his second round at the Genesis Scottish Open to laud the home star on his blossoming career. McIlroy pipped MacIntyre to the Renaissance title in thrilling fashion two years ago before the pair teamed-up for Europe in Rome.

Rory McIlroy, at the Scottish Open on Wednesday, called it “one of the underappreciated things.” And he’s living proof.

The reigning Masters champion unveiled a shorter hairstyle Wednesday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, following a restful few weeks at his new London-area home, where he took “time to reflect” and “rekindle [his] excitement” for the sport.

After a decade-long chase, the Northern Irishman finally completed golf's career Grand Slam at Augusta — then experienced the psychological letdown that psychologists say commonly follows the achievement of a lifelong goal.