JapanRory McIlroy shared the lead at the Scottish Open after posting a 4-under 66 in challenging windy conditions, joining Jordan Smith and Tom Kim. Scottie Scheffler struggled with a 72, marking his first missed cut in nearly four years and ending his 78 consecutive appearances. Scheffler, who had previously been a consistent performer, now faces the British Open without qualifying. Other notable performances included Patrick Cantlay and Bernd Wiesberger sharing the lead before missing the cut, while Brooks Koepka also failed to advance. Jordan Smith's 63 was the lowest score of the tournament, and Tom Kim, who recently climbed back into the world's top 100, showed strong form. Matt Fitzpatrick and Min Woo Lee were one shot behind, with several other players including defending champion Chris Gotterup and Scotland's Robert MacIntyre also in contention.
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