Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot to the 8th hole during day two of the Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Troon, Scotland, Friday, July 14, 2017. Rory McIlroy is making an earlier-than-planned journey to Royal Birkdale for next week’s British Open after missing the cut at the Scottish Open following a 1-under 71 in his second round on Friday. He was 10 shots off the lead after two days that exposed the current frailties in his wedge play and putting. (Mark Runnacles/PA via AP)