2026 Genesis Scottish Open leaderboard, Round 1 live updates: Rory McIlroy shares lead

The 2026 Genesis Scottish Open got underway with Rory McIlroy making an immediate impact, sharing the lead after the opening round. McIlroy's strong start at the prestigious European Tour event has positioned him among the early front-runners at the tournament held in Scotland. Live updates from Round 1 indicate a competitive leaderboard with multiple players in contention alongside the world-class Northern Irishman.