Rory McIlroy turned heads at the Scottish Open not just with his golf, but with his choice of bag. The six-time major champion arrived at The Renaissance Club ahead of his third round carrying a simple Ryder Cup drawstring bag, prompting a wave of reactions on social media.
McIlroy's Modest Bag Choice Goes Viral
McIlroy, estimated to be worth £325 million according to the Sunday Times Rich List, chose a modest nylon drawstring bag over luxury alternatives. The moment quickly went viral, with fans both amused and impressed. Claire Rogers, social media editor for GOLF.com, wrote: "Rory could have any bag in the whole world yet goes with the nylon / polyester blend drawstring Ryder Cup bag. Amazing."
Some fans praised McIlroy's humility. One wrote: "Why? He's just a regular guy is Rory. Top man." Others saw it as a nod to his deep connection with the Ryder Cup, which he has won six times with Team Europe, most recently in 2025 at Bethpage Black.
Fan Reactions: From Jokes to Praise
A US-based fan commented: "He's the leader of the European team. As contentious as the Ryder Cup is right now, and the abuse he takes from the fans here during one. It's a pride thing and a big middle finger...good for him. They won it, I'd do the same."
Another described the bag as a "flex move," while one fan noted: "A rich person can buy any bag in the world, but few have one actually from the Ryder Cup they played in." Others joked about the bag's size, with one fan saying: "Putting that small thing in the trunk too makes me laugh."
McIlroy's Performance on the Course
On the course, McIlroy shared the lead at the halfway stage and carded a final-round 65 to finish tied for seventh on 12-under-par, five shots behind winner Tom Kim. He now heads to Royal Birkdale for The Open Championship, where he hopes to win the Claret Jug for the first time since 2014.
