Rory McIlroy remains tied for the lead at the Scottish Open, holding a top position going into the weekend. Multiple outlets report a three-way tie at the top, with McIlroy joined by Jordan Smith and Tom Kim. McIlroy’s standing is described as unchanged after he posts a score of 66, allowing him to retain his share of first place. Scottie Scheffler is the notable absence from the weekend field: several sources say the world number one misses the cut, marking a significant setback. Reporting across outlets focuses on both the stable leaderboard at the top—where McIlroy continues to share first place—and Scheffler’s unexpected early exit. With Scheffler not advancing, the remaining contenders for the title include the three players tied at the top and others who will compete through the weekend based on their positions after the cut line. The overall picture presented by the sources is a tightly contested lead among three players, alongside a major development involving Scheffler’s missed cut.