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Rory McIlroy: 'I'm frustrated, but at the same time I thought I saw some good signs out there.'

Rory finds it 'hard to put finger on' latest missed cut

A frustrated Rory McIlroy heads into next week's Open Championship on the back of a third missed cut in four events after his poor form continued in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

Golf • 14 Jul 17

Padraig Harrington: 'It was nice to go out and play solid.'

Harrington leads the way & taking it in his stride

A relaxed Padraig Harrington does not believe a fourth major title would alter his golfing legacy, but concedes a third Open victory next week might lead to a hasty change of heart.

Golf • 14 Jul 17

Harrington struck an opening round 67 in Scotland today

Harrington tied-second after opening 67 in Scotland

Padraig Harrington is currently in joint second place after shooting a -5 under par 67 in the first round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at the Dundonald Links.

Golf • 13 Jul 17

Scottish Open Leaderboard: Dunne leading Irish player

Plenty of Irish interest at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open

Golf • 15 Jul 17

John Higgins battled back from 5-1 down to win 6-5

Higgins produces remarkable comeback in Scotland

John Higgins fought back from 5-1 down to beat a stunned Judd Trump 6-5 to reach the Scottish Open final in Glasgow.

Snooker • 17 Dec 16

John Higgins impressed in his defeat of Ronnie O'Sullivan

Higgins overpowers off-colour Rocket

Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out of the Scottish Open on Friday evening, losing 5-2 to quarter-final opponent John Higgins in Glasgow.

Snooker • 16 Dec 16

O'Sullivan is now through to the quarter-finals

Rocket finds rhythm to defeat Allen in Glasgow

Ronnie O'Sullivan notched two century breaks as he secured his place in the Scottish Open quarter-finals in Glasgow with a 4-2 win over Mark Allen.

Snooker • 16 Dec 16

Allen to face O'Sullivan for place in quarters

Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Northern Ireland's Mark Allen in the last 16 of the Scottish Open tonight after beating close friend Jimmy White 4-2 in Glasgow.

Snooker • 15 Dec 16

Ronnie O'Sullivan (L) will face Jimmy White

O'Sullivan sets up Scottish Open clash with White

Ronnie O'Sullivan will play Jimmy White in the third round of the Scottish Open after both were convincing winners in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Snooker • 14 Dec 16

Mark Allen cruises into Scottish Open last 32

Northern Irishman Mark Allen eased into the last 32 of the Scottish Opern with a 4-0 dismissal of Xiongman Fang on Wednesday afternoon.

Snooker • 14 Dec 16

O'Sullivan safely through in Scotland

Ronnie O'Sullivan survived a fightback from Matthew Selt to progress to the second round of the Scottish Open.

Snooker • 14 Dec 16

O'Brien and Swail progress at Scottish Open

Fergal O'Brien and Joe Swail are through to the second round of the Scottish Open.

Snooker • 14 Dec 16

First round upset for Bingham at Scottish Open

World number two Stuart Bingham was the big casualty on the opening day of the Scottish Open that also saw Ken Doherty bow out of the competition.

Snooker • 12 Dec 16

Noren holds nerve to take Scottish Open

Sweden's Alex Noren gave himself the perfect early birthday present by holding his nerve to claim a fifth European Tour title in the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

Golf • 10 Jul 16

Manassero is back in the mix after three years in golfing's wilderness

Irish pair contend as Manassero enjoys revival

Padraig Harrington and Greame McDowell remain in contention at the Scottish Open as the forgotten man of European golf Matteo Manassero chases a first win in three years.

Golf • 08 Jul 16

McDowell is in the frame at the Scottish Open

McDowell & Harrington in the mix at Castle Stuart

Graeme McDowell and Padraig Harrington are both just a shot off the lead after the opening day of the Scottish Open.

Golf • 07 Jul 16

Shane Lowry hits a tee shot on the fourth hole

McDowell and Lowry slip down Scottish leaderboard

Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry fell away from the lead at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open on Saturday after shooting rounds of 72.

Golf • 12 Jul 15

Shane Lowry again recorded a round of 66

Lowry and McDowell tied for second in Scotland

Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell are both tied for second place after round two at the Scottish Open, three shots behind leader Daniel Brooks on 11 under par.

Golf • 10 Jul 15

Justin Rose of England hits his approach shot on the 16th hole

Rose tops leaderboard in Aberdeen

Justin Rose felt he had lost his game somewhere over the Atlantic when he arrived for the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open at Royal Aberdeen on Wednesday.

Golf • 12 Jul 14

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the applause from the gallery around the 18th green on day two

McIlroy 'shell-shocked' after nightmare 78

Rory McIlroy admitted he was shell-shocked after another frightful Friday in which he shot 78 meant he tumbled down the leaderboard in the Scottish Open.

Golf • 11 Jul 14

Rory McIlory has struggled to make an impact in links events since joining the professional ranks

McIlroy off to storming start at the Scottish Open

Not for the first time this season, Rory McIlroy started a tournament in brilliant fashion with a course-record 64 in the opening round of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open.

Golf • 10 Jul 14

Chris Doak is in unfamiliar territory at his home Open

Unfancied Doak leads at Castle Stuart

Unheralded Scot Chris Doak has claimed a one-shot lead at the half-way stage of the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open Castle Stuart.

Golf • 12 Jul 13

Francesco Molinari made light work of the Loch Lomond course

Francesco Molinari hits course record in Scotland

Francesco Molinari spared a thought for his brother Edoardo after a truly dazzling start to his bid for a notable family double in Inverness today.

Golf • 12 Jul 12

Scottish Open

Rory finds it 'hard to put finger on' latest missed cut

Harrington leads the way & taking it in his stride

Harrington tied-second after opening 67 in Scotland

Scottish Open Leaderboard: Dunne leading Irish player

Higgins produces remarkable comeback in Scotland

Higgins overpowers off-colour Rocket

Rocket finds rhythm to defeat Allen in Glasgow

Allen to face O'Sullivan for place in quarters

O'Sullivan sets up Scottish Open clash with White

Mark Allen cruises into Scottish Open last 32

O'Sullivan safely through in Scotland

O'Brien and Swail progress at Scottish Open

First round upset for Bingham at Scottish Open

Noren holds nerve to take Scottish Open

Irish pair contend as Manassero enjoys revival

McDowell & Harrington in the mix at Castle Stuart

McDowell and Lowry slip down Scottish leaderboard

Lowry and McDowell tied for second in Scotland

Rose tops leaderboard in Aberdeen

McIlroy 'shell-shocked' after nightmare 78

McIlroy off to storming start at the Scottish Open

Unfancied Doak leads at Castle Stuart

Francesco Molinari hits course record in Scotland

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