Rory McIlroy bounces back from US Open heartbreak with fine Scottish Open start

Rory McIlroy bounced back from his US Open heartbreak to make a strong start to the defence of his title in the Scottish Open.

Competing for the first time since agonisingly missing out on a fifth major title at Pinehurst, McIlroy carded a five-under-par 65 at the Renaissance Club to lie a shot off the clubhouse lead shared by Max Kieffer and Li Haotong.

The world number two chipped in for an eagle on the third hole, his 12th of the day, and also recorded five birdies, but missed good chances on three of his last five holes.

Rory McIlroy chips in for EAGLE!