On July 11th, 2025, Round 1 of the Genesis Scottish Open concluded with a four-way tie for the lead, while local heroes Calum Hill and Robert MacIntyre positioned themselves firmly in the hunt.A TANGLE AT THE TOPA quartet of leaders sits atop the leaderboard at six-under, highlighted by Victor Perez's blistering finish where he birdied four of his last five holes and Jake Knapp's links practice at North Berwick paying immediate dividends.Stat: Perez closed with birdies on four of his final five holes to grab a share of the lead.Fun Fact: American Jake Knapp credited his sharp play to getting extra links reps in at nearby North Berwick before the tournament began.HOMETOWN HEROESThe home crowd has plenty to cheer for as Calum Hill fired a bogey-free 65 to sit one shot back, while defending champion Robert MacIntyre posted a solid two-under, embracing the immense pressure and support.Quote: Calum Hill on his wife's advice: "She just said 'this is just another event'... just go and enjoy it more."Human Angle: The support for MacIntyre was so strong that World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler admitted he was the clear "crowd favourite" in their group.BIG GUNS LURKINGThe game's biggest names are in striking distance. Rory McIlroy salvaged his round with three straight birdies to finish, while Scottie Scheffler sits at three-under and Viktor Hovland is just two shots back after a brilliant 66.Quote: Scottie Scheffler on playing with MacIntyre: "I feel like I learned some stuff from him out there today."Human Angle: Viktor Hovland's round was defined by a massive 50-foot birdie putt that left even him shaking his head in disbelief.Quick HitsMarcel Siem's new diet • Harris English's caddie visa trouble • Rikuya Hoshino's mid-round WD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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