Genesis Scottish Open: Rory McIlroy relishes 'perfect' prep for The Open and says event should be national open 'blueprint'

Rory McIlroy is competing at the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, an event co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, for the fifth time in six seasons. McIlroy, returning to action for the first time since the US Open, described the tournament as 'perfect' preparation for The Open at Royal Birkdale. He also advocated for the Scottish Open to serve as a 'blueprint' for how national opens should be incorporated into the new PGA Tour schedule, with 15 of the world's top 20 players participating.