Rory McIlroy surged into contention at the Scottish Open after following an opening-round 68 with a second-round 65 at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick. The former world No. 1 carded five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on Friday and finished the day with six birdies overall, moving to seven-under-par through 36 holes. McIlroy’s round left him within striking distance of the early clubhouse leaders, one of whom set a course-record score earlier in the day. Play continues through the weekend, with the tournament offering a final tune-up for next week’s Open Championship.