Rory McIlroy says the PGA Tour should be careful with the future of the Scottish Open as the circuit moves toward a two-tier structure. Multiple reports note that the proposed model would introduce restricted fields for higher-ranked players, aiming to create a separate top level of events. McIlroy’s comments focus on how those changes could affect tournament access and competitiveness for the Scottish Open. The coverage links the planned reform to an increased prize-money scale for the leading tier, which is described as involving up to $20 million. The Scottish Open is expected to be affected when the revised format is introduced in 2028. While the outlets agree on McIlroy’s concern about protecting the event’s status, they also underline that the Tour’s broader restructuring is designed to reshape participation and the distribution of resources across tournaments. McIlroy urges the PGA Tour to consider the knock-on impact on events outside the top tier as part of the transition.