Rory McIlroy believes he would have excelled in the era of persimmon clubs because he sees himself as a golf artist.

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy shot 4-under 66 at in Saturday's third round of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open to enter Sunday tied for the lead.

The co-leader after 54 holes showed up to The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland with a brand new buzzcut.