Rory McIlroy has delivered a strong performance at the Scottish Open, consistently improving his position through the tournament. He opened with a first-round 68 at the Renaissance Club, finishing with three consecutive birdies. In the second round, McIlroy shot a five-under-par 65, moving to seven-under-par and rising up the leaderboard. He followed this with a four-under 66 in the third round, which left him sharing the lead ahead of the final day. McIlroy indicated that he is nearing the form that helped him win the Masters. During the event, he recovered from an early bogey to birdie the second hole and received enthusiastic crowd support for a notable birdie at the fifth hole. His play has been characterized by precise shots and strong putting, highlighted by a remarkable chip shot at the fifth that drew a large reaction from spectators. McIlroy’s performance positions him as a leading contender to win the Scottish Open.