The second round of the Genesis Scottish Open is set to begin on Friday, after four players all share the lead after carding opening rounds of 64.

"I definitely finished the round better than I started it," said McIlroy, who closed the first round with three consecutive birdies and is 2-under going to Friday.

With a victory this week, MacIntyre will become the first player to win back-to-back Scottish Opens.

At the start of the second round, the cut line at the Scottish Open was at 1 under par.

Rikuya Hoshino was forced to retire due to a neck injury.

The Northern Irishman, who has spent the last few months struggling for motivation after his crowning achievement in Augusta, spoke of his renewed energy and focus now back in Europe ahead of this we...