Rory McIlroy came within a whisker of his second Genesis Scottish Open title, but ultimately finished two strokes behind a surprising winner.

With just three bogeys through 54 holes, Scheffler has minimized calamity and is on the verge of his first claret jug. Scheffler, 29, earned his first PGA Championship title at Quail Hollow earlier this year and also holds two Masters titles to his credit.

By winning his second PGA Tour title and a $1,575,000 check, Scottish Open winner Chris Gotterup jumped from 96th on the money list with barely more than $1 million to 51st with $2,586,336.

Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy shared a Ryder Cup rivalry that led to the former claiming he and the Northern Irishman "hated each other" throughout 18 holes of fierce competition

The Open Championship, the final men’s major championship of the year, is in full swing from Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. Through two rounds, world No. 1

Rory McIlroy's genius on the golf course was summed up by how frustrated he previously left rival Jason Day as they both vie for victory at The Open Championship this week