BREAKING: Rory McIlroy secures Scottish Open victory ahead of Robert MacIntyre

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Rory McIlroy continued his preparation for this week’s Open Championship by winning a first-ever Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club.

The Holywood native entered the final day in North Berwick top of the leaderboard as he looked to land a maiden title in Scotland and converted that advantage into victory at the £7million event.

McIlroy endured mixed results on the first nine, picking up four bogeys to accompany two birdies, but produced his best when it mattered to see off competition from home favourite MacIntyre, who watched on from the clubhouse after earlier posting -14.

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The world number three posted a birdie on 17 to enter the final hole with a share of the lead.

And he produced in the decisive moment to gain a major boost ahead of this week’s Open at Hoylake.

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