On Sunday, Rory McIlroy made history by winning the Scottish Open by a single stroke over Tom Kim. The victory marks McIlroy’s first win at the Scottish Open and his first win on the European Tour since 2016.
The final round of the tournament was a thrilling affair, with McIlroy and Kim trading shots all day. Kim held a one-stroke lead heading into the final hole, but McIlroy made a crucial putt to force a playoff. After both players parred the first playoff hole, McIlroy made another clutch putt to secure the victory.
McIlroy was elated with the win, saying “I’m so proud of myself for staying in the moment and making the putts when I needed to. It’s been a long time since I’ve won on the European Tour and it feels great to get back in the winner’s circle.”
The victory is a major confidence boost for McIlroy as he heads into the British Open next week. He is now one of the favorites to win the tournament and will be looking to add another major championship to his already impressive resume.
For Tom Kim, the runner-up finish is a reminder of how close he came to winning his first European Tour event. He will be looking to build on this performance and take home a victory in the near future.
Overall, the Scottish Open was an exciting tournament that saw two of the world’s best golfers battle it out until the very end. In the end, it was Rory McIlroy who emerged victorious, thanks to some clutch putting under pressure. With the British Open just around the corner, all eyes will be on McIlroy as he looks to add another major championship to his already impressive resume.
