EVERY SHOT of Rory McIlroy's Second Round | 2025 Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy's Second Round Performance

• 🏌️ Rory McIlroy played his second round at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open, following a first round with a strong finish despite a stuttering start.
• 📊 The conditions were benign in the morning but the wind began to pick up on the back nine, though still manageable.

Early Round Dominance

• 🔥 McIlroy had an explosive start to his round, making three birdies in his first five holes.
• 🚀 He continued this strong play, recording five birdies in his first seven holes.
• 📈 This early surge propelled him into a share of the lead during the round.

Challenges and Recovery

• ⚠️ Despite the strong start, McIlroy faced challenges, including wayward drives and his first missed green of the day.
• 🔄 He demonstrated improved scrambling for pars and expressed confidence with his putter, noting he never looks worried with it anymore.
• 📉 McIlroy recorded his first bogey of the day on the back nine, dropping a shot.

Aggressive Tee Strategy

• 🎯 McIlroy employs an aggressive strategy off the tee, often using his driver where other players might opt for an iron.
• ⛳ This approach aims to get a wedge in hand for approach shots, especially to front pins.
• 💡 He believes being aggressive on links courses and taking bunkers out of play is a good strategy when the rough isn't too bad.

Overall Round Outcome

• ✅ Rory McIlroy finished his second round with a score of 65.
• 📊 He is now seven under overall, positioning him four shots off the lead.
• 🏆 This places him "in the mix" heading into the weekend of the Genesis Scottish Open.