McIlroy concern for Scottish Open under PGA Tour revamp
Rory McIlroy urges the PGA Tour to "be careful" with the future of the Scottish Open when it introduces a two-tier format in 2028.
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"We've got to be careful with that because then these national opens lose the fabric of what they are."
— Rory McIlroy , Athlete
"I personally think the Scottish Open is going to be totally fine."
— Bob MacIntyre , Athlete
"It needs to work within the new schedule."
— Scottie Scheffler , Athlete
Key People
Bob MacIntyre is a Scottish professional golfer and the leading player from Scotland.
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer and Masters champion from Northern Ireland.
Scottie Scheffler is a professional golfer and world number one from the United States.
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Rory McIlroy urges the PGA Tour to "be careful" with the future of the Scottish Open when it introduces a two-tier format in 2028.
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