Rory McIlroy confirms schedule addition ahead of this summer's Open Championship at Royal Portrush
MASTERS champion Rory McIlroy has added The Genesis Scottish Open to his schedule ahead of this summer's Open Championship.
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Rory McIlroy poses for a photo with the Genesis Scottish Open trophy in 2023
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Rory McIlroy has confirmed his place in the field for the Scottish Open just one week ahead of the 2025 Open at Portrush
The 2025 season still has three majors to play with the
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But McIlory will be aiming to bag another Claret jug, but a victory at Portrush would be a special first on home soil for the Down native.
Speaking on the announcement of his participation at the tournament a week ahead of the Open, McIlroy said: "Winning a national open is always special.
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"And I'm pleased to have the chance to compete for another Genesis Scottish Open title.
"It has certainly been a memorable year so far, and I'm looking forward to carrying on the momentum to the home of golf this summer."
The Holywood ace bagged the PGA Tour and DP World Tour co-event in 2023 at the Renaissance Club - host venue of this year's Scottish Open.
McIlroy became only the sixth man to complete the career Grand Slam of major wins after his
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And he'll be eyeing another major title later this month at the US PGA Championship that takes place at Quail Hollow - a course he has won on no less than four-times.
Justin Rose, Rob MacIntyre, Matt Fitzpatrick, Collin Morikawa and Justin Thomas are some of the other names who have already committed to playing the Scottish Open.
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Meanwhile, this year's
It will make it the largest Championship ever staged outside of St Andrews.
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