Rory McIlroy set to miss cut at Scottish Open

US Open champion Jon Rahm quickly moved to the top of the leaderboard in the early stages of round two of the abrdn Scottish Open.

Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy on the 4th tee during day two of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. Picture: Jane Barlow

Rory McIlroy is set to miss the cut at the Scottish Open after leaving a birdie putt on the last agonisingly short of the hole.

A second round of 71 left McIlroy on one-under, with the cut currently projected at two-under and likely to go even higher before the end of play on Friday.