Rory McIlroy

2024 - 7 - 19

Rory McIlroy's Struggles and Triumphs: A Rollercoaster at The Open Championship

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Rory McIlroy battles Mother Nature and himself at The Open, facing the risk of missing the cut. Can he bounce back from the cruelest of close calls? Follow his journey at Royal Troon Golf Club!

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau faced a challenging start at The Open Championship, struggling against both Mother Nature and their own performance at Royal Troon Golf Club. McIlroy, on the brink of an early exit, fought to adapt to the harsh conditions but faced a tough battle to make the cut. Despite his pitfalls, fans eagerly await his next moves as he strives to overcome his setbacks. In the midst of Troon swoon, McIlroy's perseverance and determination shine through as he navigates the unforgiving course.

As McIlroy grapples with the pressure, his supporters remain hopeful, eagerly anticipating his resurgence. With a history of top finishes in majors, McIlroy's journey at The Open Championship is closely watched as he tackles the course's challenges. The golfing community holds its breath, wondering if McIlroy can turn the tide and secure a better position in the tournament amidst fierce competition and unpredictable conditions.

In a surprising turn of events, Rory McIlroy had his worst major score since 2019 at the British Open, facing unexpected difficulties on the course. Despite this setback, McIlroy's resilience and dedication to the sport continue to inspire fans worldwide. His performance at Royal Troon Golf Club becomes a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his ability to bounce back from adversity and redefine his trajectory in the tournament.

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Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy struggle at Open Championship ... (ESPN Australia)

But in the opening round of The Open at Royal Troon Golf Club, they struggled to defeat Mother Nature -- and themselves -- in what was a Thursday morning to ...

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Rory McIlroy on brink of exit after pitiless Troon punishes mistakes (The Guardian)

Northern Irishman faces prospect of missing cut after failing to adapt to conditions in opening round of the Open.

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Troon swoon for Rory McIlroy in first round at The British Open ... (pgatour.com)

TROON, Scotland – Rory McIlroy says he has taken solace in the thrum of daily life going on around him, others oblivious to his summer of frailty, ...

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British Open 2024: Rory McIlroy stumbles to 78, but save your takes ... (GolfDigest.com)

Rory McIlroy stumbled to a 78 on Day 1 at the Open Championship, but don't confuse what happened with Royal Troon with lingering scar tissue.

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At least Rory McIlroy talked after brutal first round at the British Open (The Washington Post)

McIlroy's major championship drought will likely continue after he shoots a 78 at Royal Troon.

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Rory McIlroy Has Worst Major Score Since 2019 at British Open ... (Bleacher Report)

Rory McIlroy stumbled out of the gates Thursday in the first round of the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire, ...

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How will Rory McIlroy bounce back from his cruelest of close calls? (Salt Lake Tribune)

How will Rory McIlroy bounce back from his cruelest of close calls? In a Northern Ireland town, the PGA star's supporters continue to hope.

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The Open 2024 LIVE: Golf leaderboard and scores as Rory McIlroy ... (Yahoo Sports)

The 152nd Open Championship gets underway at Royal Troon in Ayrshire.

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Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau lament 'difficult' and 'frustrating ... (New York Post)

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau addressed their respective brutal starts Thursday at the 2024 British Open at Royal Troon.

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The Open: Rory McIlroy turns focus to making major cut after ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy has 21 top-10 finishes in majors since 2014 PGA Championship success; McIlroy dropped five shots in a four-hole stretch during an opening-round ...

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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau Are Already Out of ... (Sports Illustrated)

There will be no rematch from U.S. Open Sunday, as both Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau will have to bounce back Friday just to make the cut at Royal ...

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The 'surprise' enemy behind Rory McIlroy's Open Championship ... (Golf.com)

Rory McIlroy's first-round 78 at the Open Championship seemed impossible a day ago, but that was before a surprise enemy appeared.

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Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy blown away by the wind at 2024 ... (usatoday.com)

DeChambeau shot 42 on the front nine at Royal Troon and posted 5-over 76 while McIlroy was even worse, slicing his tee shot on the train tracks at No. 11 and ...

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Open Championship: Rory McIlroy loses ball to train tracks as he ... (CNN)

It was only last month that Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau were dueling for the US Open in the North Carolina sun. Yet, as the duo lumbered around a ...

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Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau stumble early at Royal Troon ... (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

So much for the British Open being one last stand for Rory McIlroy in the majors this year.

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Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas among victims of ... (The Independent)

Strong winds sent scores soaring and a host of star names heading for an early exit on day two of the 152nd Open at Royal Troon.

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With front-nine triple bogey, Rory McIlroy has ejected from this Open (NBC Sports)

McIlroy dropped to 11 over after his triple at the fourth hole, well back of the projected cut line on Friday afternoon at Royal Troon.

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Rory McIlroy misses Open cut but struggling star avoids ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Rory McIlroy's week at The Open Championship is over after the Northern Irishman endured two rounds to forget at Royal Troon to miss the 36-hole cut by some ...

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Rory McIlroy misses cut and admits wind was too much for him at the ... (The Guardian)

The world No 2 said after a disappointing two days: 'I didn't adapt well at all,' as Bryson DeChambeau and Cameron Smith also missed out on the weekend.

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The Open: Rory McIlroy beaten by the wind as major drought ... (Sky Sports)

Rory McIlroy missed the cut at The Open after rounds of 78 and 75 at Royal Troon; McIlroy remains without a major victory since the 2014 PGA Championship; ...

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Rory McIlroy shoots 11 over to miss British Open cut (FRANCE 24)

McIlroy ended a torrid two days at Royal Troon on 11 over par with the projected cut set to be at six over in blustery conditions on Scotland's west coast.

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The Open 2024: 'The wind got the better of me' - Rory McIlroy on ... (BBC News)

Rory McIlroy says his failure to cope with the windy conditions which prevailed for much of the first two days at Royal Troon led to his failure to make the ...

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British Open 2024: Among stars missing cut, Rory McIlroy pondered ... (GolfDigest.com)

Rory McIlroy, among the world's top players who missed the cut at Troon, admitted he started looking forward to vacation after 22 holes.

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Rory McIlroy unravels off the tee during rough opening round at the ... (Stuff.co.nz)

Having uncorked a shocking drive on No 11, the Northern Irishman made his worst start to a major in five years.

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Swept away: Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau can't handle windy ... (NBC Sports)

McIlroy and DeChambeau highlighted players who didn't advance to the weekend at The Open Championship.

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Rory McIlroy says he was beaten by wind at Troon as hunt for fifth ... (The Independent)

Five weeks after his heartbreaking loss in the US Open, McIlroy added a second round of 75 to his opening 78 at Royal Troon to finish 11 over par, a single shot ...

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