Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Rory McIlroy is ready for the Scottish Open after a short break.Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’ The US Masters champion took a few weeks off after finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month. 4.27pm, 9 Jul 2025 Share options RORY MCILROY HOPES going into hiding for a couple of weeks has helped him recharge as he prepares for the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club. Masters champion McIlroy has taken a break since finishing in a tie for sixth at the Travelers Championship last month, which saw a welcome upturn in form following a testing run since his Augusta triumph. Advertisement Having settled into a new family home in Wentworth, McIlroy feels being able to get away from the “grind” of the PGA Tour circuit has sharpened his focus on a strong run again in North Berwick ahead of his challenge for another Open crown at Royal Portrush. “The one thing I would say about the last couple of weeks is I felt like I could detach a little bit more and sort of hide in a way,” the world number two said at a press conference. “Sometimes you need that to completely get away. I feel like this world of golf can become all encompassing if you let it. “Justin Rose and I came up here together yesterday and we were just chatting about how there is a detachment from the sort of week-in, week-out grind when you get back over here, from when you play PGA Tour for that sort of first 25 to 30 weeks of the year. “It has been lovely to get back and see some familiar faces, and is the first time back playing in the UK since what happened at Augusta, which is a really nice feeling as well.” McIlroy, who won the Scottish Open in 2023 and then finished tied fourth last year, added: “I don’t think I started out too well here, but I have learned how to play the course a little bit better. “Obviously I had that great finish in 2023, then played well again last year, so I am looking forward to getting out there tomorrow.” Press Association Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Rory McIlroy eager to tackle Scottish Open after break from PGA Tour ‘grind’”. 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