Golf fans around the world were treated to a thrilling final round of the Scottish Open on Sunday, with Rory McIlroy emerging as the champion. Despite struggling with his putting throughout the tournament, McIlroy was able to make up for it with his impressive ball striking and short game play.
The Northern Irishman started the final round with a one-shot lead over Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre, and was able to maintain that lead throughout the day. McIlroy made a number of clutch shots, including a birdie on the 17th hole that sealed the victory.
McIlroy’s putting woes were evident throughout the tournament, as he missed several short putts and three-putted several times. Despite this, he was able to make up for it with his excellent ball striking and short game play. He hit a number of long drives and was able to get up and down from difficult positions around the greens.
This victory marks McIlroy’s first win in the Scottish Open since 2014, and his fourth overall. It also puts him in good position for the upcoming Open Championship, which he will be looking to win for the third time in his career.
McIlroy’s victory at the Scottish Open is a testament to his resilience and determination, as he was able to overcome his putting struggles and still come out on top. He will be looking to carry this momentum into the Open Championship, and if he can find his putting stroke, he could be in for a very successful week at Royal Portrush.
