Scottish Open 2026: McIlroy's 25th Victory in Playoff Thriller Over MacIntyre

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Rory McIlroy clinched his 25th PGA Tour victory at the Scottish Open, edging out Robert MacIntyre in a three-hole playoff. The victory came after McIlroy sank a 40-foot putt to force the playoff on the 18th.

McIlroy now heads to the Open Championship as the clear favorite to capture his first major since 2014. The Northern Irishman has been in outstanding form all season.

"I've been working so hard on my game," McIlroy said. "To win here, the week before the Open, it's exactly the confidence boost I needed."

MacIntyre, who pushed McIlroy to the limit, expressed disappointment but also optimism about his own form. "I played some of the best golf of my life this week," he said.

The Scottish Open, a Rolex Series event on the DP World Tour, attracted a strong field this year. Players are using the event as final preparation for the Open Championship.

McIlroy's victory was his first on Scottish soil since the 2015 Scottish Open. He has now won at least one tournament every year since 2009.

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Questions and Answers

Q: What tournament did Rory McIlroy win?
A: The Scottish Open.

Q: How many PGA Tour wins does he have?
A: 25.

Q: Who did he beat?
A: Robert MacIntyre.

Q: What is his next tournament?
A: The Open Championship.

Q: When was his last major?
A: 2014.

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