Rory McIlroy returning to tour action after major heartbreak

McIlroy is defending champion at Genesis Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy on the practice green during a practice round at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick, ahead of the Genesis Scottish Open 2024 which starts on Thursday. Picture: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA

Rory McIlroy returns to the fairways this week at the Genesis Scottish Open, as he bids to rebuild his game ahead of the year's final major, the Open Championship at Royal Troon next week.

McIlroy has not played since his heartbreaking loss at the US Open at Pinehurst, when three bogeys in the final four holes, including missing two short-range putts, left the door open for Bryson DeChambeau to claim his second major.