Rory McIlroy goes back on his word as frustration takes its toll at Scottish Open

SportOther SportGolfRory McIlroy has broken a rule he previously highlighted15:05, 13 Jul 2026Rory McIlroy broke his own rule about blocking out negative emotions, openly venting his frustration during the Genesis Scottish Open.‌The Northern Irishman was left exasperated on Sunday as his pursuit of the championship fell apart, leading to a clear on-course meltdown.‌After a gruelling third round left him trailing the front-runners by six shots heading into the final day, McIlroy launched a valiant Sunday surge. He closed the gap to within two shots of the lead several times during the final round, putting himself back in contention.‌But the world No. 2's aspirations were ultimately derailed by a critical mistake on the par-4 16th. Positioned perfectly in the centre of the fairway, he pulled