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.

Rory McIlroy hit three birdies on his final three holes, finishing his first round in style at the Scottish Open, and leaving him four shots off the pace at the Renaissance Club.