‘.Putter Lets Rory McIlroy Down at Genesis Scottish Open’ Rory McIlroy’s hopes of a strong performance at the Genesis Scottish Open suffered a major setback on Friday as his putter failed him on the greens. McIlroy, who had opened with a solid 67, struggled with his putting throughout the second round at The Renaissance Club. He missed a series of short putts, including one from inside five feet on the 18th hole. The Northern Irishman carded a disappointing three-over-par 74, dropping him down the leaderboard to tied for 73rd place. “I didn’t putt very well today,” McIlroy admitted afterwards. “I hit the ball pretty well, but I just couldn’t get anything going on the greens. It’s frustrating because I feel like I’m hitting the ball well, but I’m not scoring.” McIlroy’s putting woes were particularly evident on the back nine. He three-putted the 12th and missed a short birdie putt on the 14th. He also missed a makeable birdie putt on the 17th. The 33-year-old will need to find his putting touch quickly if he wants to challenge for victory on the weekend. The Genesis Scottish Open is one of the most important events on the PGA TOUR schedule, and McIlroy will be keen to perform well ahead of the upcoming Open Championship. However, McIlroy remained positive despite his disappointing round. “It’s only Friday,” he said. “I still have two rounds to go. I just need to reset and focus on hitting some good putts. I know I’m capable of playing well, so I’m not going to give up.” McIlroy will tee off in the third round at 7:55am local time on Saturday. He will be playing alongside Ryan Palmer and Alex Noren.Rory McIlroy Faces Setbacks at Genesis Scottish OpenRory McIlroy Faces Setbacks at Genesis Scottish Open Rory McIlroy’s recent performances have been marred by disappointing results, particularly due to shortcomings with his putter. This was evident at the Genesis Scottish Open, where he struggled on the greens. Several news outlets have highlighted McIlroy’s struggles at the tournament: * PGA Tour reports that McIlroy’s putter let him down, leading to missed putts and lost opportunities. * Golf.com provides details on the Genesis Scottish Open 2024 purse, including the winner’s share. * The Washington Post offers a perspective on McIlroy’s performance, suggesting that he deserves a second chance after a difficult Sunday at the US Open. * PGA Tour provides information on how to watch the Genesis Scottish Open, including featured groups, live results, tee times, and TV schedules. * Yahoo Sports quotes McIlroy’s reaction to his US Open disappointment, where he expressed his frustration with the sudden turn of events. These articles collectively shed light on McIlroy’s recent struggles, particularly in the area of putting. They also provide context for his performance at the Genesis Scottish Open and his hopes for future success.Rory McIlroy’s title defense at the Genesis Scottish Open ended abruptly on Friday after he missed the cut. The Northern Irishman carded rounds of 70 and 76 to finish on 4-over par, missing the cut by two strokes. McIlroy struggled on the greens, taking 33 putts in the first round and 32 in the second round. “The putter let me down this week,” McIlroy said. “I just couldn’t get anything going on the greens. I felt like I was hitting good putts, but they just weren’t going in.” McIlroy’s missed cut is his first since the 2020 U.S. Open. The Genesis Scottish Open is the final event before the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews.