The World No. 2 claimed the top spot on the leaderboard after the third round, with a score of 11-under par. Fans on the course loved seeing his renewed form, one that McIlroy attributes to the time he spent with his wife, Erica Soll.

The Northern Irishman took 10 days off from playing golf following his T6 finish at last month's Travelers Championship, missing two PGA Tour events in the process, having endured a tough few months

Grand Slam superstar is flying again as he leads in Scotland to hit form just in time for open assault on home soil

At the moment the players who have lifted the most coveted trophies in golf are Rory McIlroy (Masters), Scottie Scheffler (PGA Championship) and J.J. Spaun (U.S. Open). If I’d told you this was the case back in March then you would have had no issue believing that Rory and Scottie took home majors,

Rory McIlroy was in sensational form at the Scottish Open, claiming he is back to his Masters-winning best and issued a warning to his PGA Tour rivals

This matter is especially important for athletes who are at the very top of the ladder, and Rory McIlroy is certainly among them. The experienced golfer, although dominant for years, was often the target of criticism,

There very well could be one more — golf's oldest trophy on McIlroy's home soil. The 153rd edition of the British Open returns to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland on July 17-20. There might not be a better way for McIlroy to conclude a most unforgettable season.

Rory McIlroy, a golfing legend who has already reached the pinnacle of the sport, eyes another significant achievement: winning the British Open at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland. Having completed a career Grand Slam,