Rory McIlroy

2024 - 7 - 18

Rory McIlroy's Rollercoaster at the British Open: From Hope to Disappointment

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Discover how Rory McIlroy's performance at the British Open took a surprising turn from hope to disappointment.

Rory McIlroy's journey at the British Open Championship in 2024 was a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Despite his previous success, McIlroy stumbled on Day 1, shooting a seven-over par 78, leaving fans and analysts puzzled. This marked his first major championship start since a disappointing U.S. Open performance, raising questions about his current form and mental resilience. With 21 top-10 finishes in majors, the pressure was on for McIlroy to bounce back and make a significant impact.

As McIlroy navigated the challenging course at Royal Troon, he faced setbacks, dropping five shots in just a four-hole stretch. The Northern Irishman, once a dominant force in golf, found himself trailing behind the lead by a significant margin. Despite the support from his hometown and fans, McIlroy's struggles continued, painting a picture of uncertainty about his future performance in major tournaments.

The disappointment deepened as McIlroy recorded his worst major score since 2019, further highlighting the stark contrast between his past successes and current challenges. With his major championship drought likely to extend, the golf world awaited McIlroy's response to this tough phase in his career. The pressure to adapt to the conditions and make a comeback hung heavily over the talented golfer, setting the stage for an intense battle at the Open Championship.

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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 fizzles in first major start since Pinehurst meltdown (Toronto Sun)

In his first major championship start since letting the U.S. Open trophy slip through his fingers, McIlroy shot a seven-over par 78.

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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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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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Rory McIlroy makes DISASTROUS start to The Open as golf star ... (Daily Mail)

Rory McIlroy 's major misery picked up where it left off as as his trek around treacherous Troon Thursday morning was as turbulent as both his professional ...

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Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after not adapting well enough to ... (The Independent)

The Northern Irishman was 10 shots behind clubhouse leader Justin Thomas.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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