Rory McIlroy was the star attraction at the Scottish Open on Friday morning as he, Xander Schauffele and Viktor Hovland were followed around the Renaissance Club by thousands of fans

Rory McIlroy will need a strong second round at the Scottish Open to get into contention, even after opening with a two-under 68. McIlroy closed his round well to keep himself in the mix, but with Victor Perez making an early move to nine under in round two,

By the time Rory McIlroy reached the sixth tee box, he could already sense he wasn't far from the danger zone at the Scottish Open on Thursday. After a 332-yard drive, McIlroy reached the green in two and had a putt for birdie on the par-4 first.