
In the aftermath of his stunning Scottish Open victory, Rory McIlroy admitted the 2-iron shot he hit into the 18th at the Renaissance Club to set up the decisive birdie was up there with the best shots he's hit this year.
The Northern Irishman began the day one clear of Tom Kim, with a host of other big names lurking behind, but it was home hero Robert MacIntyre who pushed the four-time Major winner to dig deep and produce a finish worthy of winning any golf tournament.