Rory McIlroy chooses Scottish Open over 'Wembley with my Danish top on'

McIlroy had originally planned to take this week off ahead of the 149th Open at Royal St George’s

Rory McIlroy will look to shake off some rust in the abrdn Scottish Open (Brian Lawless/PA)

Rory McIlroy will welcome a bit of punishment for wayward shots on his return to a venue which he once felt was indicative of European Tour courses which failed to provide a sufficient test.

McIlroy shot 13 under par in the abrdn Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club in 2019, but that was only good enough for a tie for 34th as Bernd Wiesberger beat Benjamin Hebert in a play-off after the pair finished tied on 22 under.