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Rory McIlroy Dominates at Riviera: Eight Birdies and Two Eagles for Spectacular -6 (64)

Genesis Scottish Open · · Jul 13, 2026 · 12min

Total

+9.3

OTT

+3.5

APP

+4.2

ATG

+0.5

PUTT

+1.1

Rory McIlroy posted a sensational -6 (64 strokes) in the Genesis Scottish Open final round at Riviera Country Club. With eight birdies, two eagles, and an outstanding Strokes Gained total of 9.3, McIlroy demonstrated masterful precision across the course. His exceptional performance highlights his ability to execute under pressure and capitalize on scoring opportunities at one of golf's most challenging venues.

HOLE 3Par 4 · 434 ydsEagle

DriverShot 1

SG: +1.1

378 ydsRemaining: 56 yds

Explosive drive leaves McIlroy with a perfect scoring distance.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: +1.1

56 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Magnificent chip-in from 56 yards. McIlroy's best hole of the day.

Hole SG Total:+2.2

HOLE 5Par 4 · 433 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

298 ydsRemaining: 135 yds

Solid drive positioning perfectly for the approach shot into the par 4.

8-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

128 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Well-struck approach leaving a straightforward birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt converts. McIlroy capitalizing on scoring opportunities.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 6Par 4 · 186 ydsBirdie

7-IronShot 1

SG: +0.37

160 ydsRemaining: 26 yds

Well-judged tee shot on the short par 4 sets up easy approach.

Pitching WedgeShot 2

SG: +0.47

22 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Delicate wedge shot lands softly near the pin.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.21

5 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt rolls in on the short par 4.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

HOLE 8Par 5 · 450 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.14

290 ydsRemaining: 160 yds

Strategic drive on the par 5 leaving good yardage for approach.

5-IronShot 2

SG: +0.19

148 ydsRemaining: 12 yds

Controlled iron leaving chip-and-putt scenario for birdie.

Pitching WedgeShot 3

SG: +0.11

10 ydsRemaining: 4 ft

Chip shot lands near the pin for tap-in opportunity.

PutterShot 4

SG: +0.11

4 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie on the par 5. Flawless execution from tee to green.

Hole SG Total:+0.6

HOLE 13Par 4 · 456 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.42

295 ydsRemaining: 161 yds

Powerful drive on the long par 4 positions McIlroy for scoring.

7-IronShot 2

SG: +0.54

155 ydsRemaining: 6 ft

Clean approach shot from 155 yards leaves a makeable birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.24

6 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt finds the hole. McIlroy's consistency throughout the round.

Hole SG Total:+1.2

HOLE 14Par 3 · 176 ydsBogey

6-IronShot 1

SG: -0.52

162 ydsRemaining: 14 yds

Tee shot comes up short of the pin on the par 3.

Chip WedgeShot 2

SG: -0.24

12 ydsRemaining: 8 ft

Chip shot travels past the pin, leaving difficult putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: -0.19

8 ydsRemaining: 2 ft

Putt falls short, requiring another attempt.

PutterShot 4

SG: 0

2 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Bogey recorded. The only blemish on a masterful round.

Hole SG Total:-0.9

HOLE 15Par 4 · 503 ydsBirdie

DriverShot 1

SG: +0.45

308 ydsRemaining: 195 yds

Aggressive drive on the long par 4 sets up challenging approach.

6-IronShot 2

SG: +0.59

190 ydsRemaining: 5 ft

Well-executed long iron approach leaves a short birdie putt.

PutterShot 3

SG: +0.26

5 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt converts on the longest par 4. McIlroy's finest hole.

Hole SG Total:+1.3

HOLE 17Par 3 · 165 ydsBirdie

7-IronShot 1

SG: +0.68

158 ydsRemaining: 7 ft

Tee shot on the par 3 lands close to the pin.

PutterShot 2

SG: +0.37

7 ydsRemaining: 0 ft

Birdie putt on the par 3 caps off an outstanding round.

Hole SG Total:+1.1

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