Rory McIlroy made headlines ahead of the 2025 Scottish Open, but not for his golf swing—this time, it was his dramatic new look. The four-time major winner turned heads during Wednesday’s practice round at The Renaissance Club,

McIlroy said he could hear the excitement in the voices of friends talking about his Masters win. And there’s the anticipation of two weeks of a different brand of golf, the Scottish Open that starts Thursday and then the British Open at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland.

Rory McIlroy and fun last crossed paths weeks ago, but the 36-year-old Northern Irishman vows to change that at the Genesis Scottish Open this week.