Rory McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy's Rollercoaster Ride at the British Open 2024

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Rory McIlroy takes a stumble with a 78 at the Open Championship, but there's more to the story than meets the eye. Find out how the golfing star tackled the challenging course!

Rory McIlroy had a rough start at the 2024 British Open, stumbling to a score of 78 on the first day at Royal Troon Golf Club. Despite this setback, fans shouldn't jump to conclusions as this doesn't necessarily indicate long-lasting issues for the seasoned golfer. Alongside Bryson DeChambeau, McIlroy faced challenges at the tournament, with Justin Thomas taking the early lead. McIlroy's honesty and sportsmanship shone through as he faced the media after his tough round, showing resilience in the face of adversity.

The comparison with McIlroy's major championship performance since 2019 highlights the current hurdles he faces. While the golf star's journey at the British Open 2024 may not have started as expected, his past achievements speak volumes about his potential comeback. The intriguing narrative of McIlroy's lost ball to train tracks adds a unique twist to his Open Championship experience, showcasing the unexpected turns in professional golf. As McIlroy navigates the challenges of the tournament, fans eagerly anticipate how he will rise above the setbacks and prove his prowess on the course.

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

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy struggled Thursday morning as Justin Thomas took the early lead at the Open Championship.

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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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2024 British Open: Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy struggle ... (Yahoo Sports)

The U.S. Open's two stars didn't have as much success to start the Open Championship.

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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 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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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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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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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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Lowry and Brown flawless as Rory McIlroy flounders in first round at ... (The Independent)

Lowry carded five birdies in a bogey-free 66 that was only surpassed by Brown's 65 at the Open.

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Rory McIlroy misery as world No 272 Daniel Brown forges unlikely ... (The Guardian)

Several of golf's big beasts struggled to find form on a dramatic day one of the Open, with McIlroy, DeChambeau, Fleetwood and Smith all finishing well over ...

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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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The Open LIVE: Tiger Woods brutally snubbed and Rory McIlroy ... (Daily Express)

Express Sport brings you the latest from Royal Troon on day two of The Open.

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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's 'messy lifestyle' to blame for major drought, says ... (bunkered)

Rory McIlroy's "messy" personal life is the reason he isn't getting over the line at major championships, according to his former manager.

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Rory McIlroy's ex-agent blames major woes on 'messy life' amid ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Rory McIlroy is set to miss the cut at The Open - just a month on from his collapse at the US Open which came shortly after he reversed his divorce from ...

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Rory McIlroy's former agent blames 'messy lifestyle' for major ... (talkSPORT.com)

Rory McIlroy's 'messy' life may be contributing to his lack of recent success and his drought when it comes to major tournaments.That is according to.

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