Rory McIlroy entered the 2025 Scottish Open needing to regain the top-tier form he flashed earlier in the year when he won three tournaments, including the Masters, which secured his career grand slam.

Scottie Scheffler is competing in the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open and is heading into the final round five strokes behind the lead.

Dallas resident Tom Kim is tied with Aberg while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is one further back in a tie for 15th.

The final major of the PGA Tour season begins on Thursday, July 17, as the 2025 Open Championship takes place from Royal Portrush Golf Club. It

Scottie Scheffler is enjoying his break ahead of the final Major of the year. The American golfer has not played in any official tournament in the last two weeks.

McIlroy has found motivation. Chris Gotterup understandably had difficulty following a second-round 61 and shot even-par 70 at the Renaissance Club. He and McIlroy are tied at 11-under-par total, two shots ahead of four others, including major winners Wyndham Clark and Matt Fitzpatrick.