'I’m excited for the weekend': Rory McIlroy maintains share of the lead at Scottish Open

McIlroy sat alongside England’s Jordan Smith, who carded a day’s best seven-under-par 63, and South Korean Tom Kim.

EXCITED: Rory McIlroy reacts on the 15th hole during day two of the Genesis Scottish Open 2026 at The Renaissance Club, North Berwick. Pic: Malcolm Mackenzie/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy will head into the weekend at the Genesis Scottish Open in a share of the lead after shooting a second-round 66 on Friday.

But while the Masters champion made steady progress to reach nine under at the Renaissance Club, it was a disappointing day for Scottie Scheffler in North Berwick, as the world number one missed the cut.