Rory McIlroy has started on fire this morning. A lovely iron shot to 10ft at the par-three 12th, which he rolls in for his second birdie in three holes.

Perhaps his sleeker look will lead to cooler play over the course of the four rounds at The Open Championship later this month.

The Scottish Open has become one of the big events on the golf schedule ever since it became a partner event between the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, as the best players from both tours come together for a chance to play some links golf in preparation for the Open Championship a week later.

McIlroy enters this tournament more refreshed.

"I definitely finished the round better than I started it," said McIlroy, who closed the first round with three consecutive birdies and is 2-under going to Friday.