While some may be focused on fine tuning for Royal Portrush -- the final major of the season -- time is also running out to pick up a big win on the 2025 campaign. The Scottish Open is also a nice warm-up for golf fans in the United States as it provides a chance to get ready for The Open viewing schedule that requires some extra coffee for those early morning golf hours.

McIlroy has come close to winning since that Sunday at Augusta National, but a 4-under 66 on Saturday gave him a share of the lead with Chris Gotterup.