It may be early, but we're keeping our blurry eyes on the cut line for the 2025 Scottish Open in North Berwich, Scotland.

There was just enough wind whipping off the coast of North Berwick, Scotland, to give players something to think about in the first round of the 2025 Scottish Open. Yielding a scoring average just around par,

Rory McIlroy didn't get off to a good start in the first round of the Scottish Open, but he managed to overcome the issue and stay in contention.

Using the predictive modeling of Datagolf.com, after 18 holes at the Scottish Open, the best bet for the cut is 2 under, but that can always change.

Rory McIlroy found something in the last few holes on Genesis Scottish Open Thursday. Watch his highlights, post-round interview and Golf Central's reaction.

Viktor Hovland carded one of the few clean cards in the first round of the Scottish Open, but he doesn't want anyone to think The Renaissance is easy.

Sepp Straka had eight birdies in his round of 64, also joined by Nico Echavarria and Victor Perez atop the leaderboard alongside Knapp. Four other players were one shot behind, while Scottie Scheffler had to settle for a 67 and was three back.

Chris Gotterup sets clubhouse lead at -11 with course-record equalling 61 Rory McIlroy is four shots back after a 65 MacIntyre & Scottie Scheffler under way Jack Herrall, George O'Neill & Andrew Petrie Kim -3 (8) Martin Watt BBC Sport Scotland at the Renaissance Club Michael Kim stays at three under with a nervless par putt on 17.

Scottie Scheffler was pleased that the wind wasn't extreme at the Scottish Open, but expects different conditions on Friday.