Rory McIlroy

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Rory McIlroy's Rollercoaster Journey at the 2024 Open Championship

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Find out how Rory McIlroy's Open Championship unfolded with twists and turns on and off the course. Will he make a comeback?

Rory McIlroy, the renowned golfer from Holywood, Northern Ireland, faced a tumultuous start at the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon. The infamous Postage Stamp hole at the course proved challenging, causing his ball to roll back to his feet in a humiliating moment. Despite early setbacks, McIlroy aimed to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak with a determined attitude.

As the tournament progressed, McIlroy encountered further obstacles, with a disastrous start and struggles adapting to the demanding links golf conditions. With a score of 78, he faced a major fight to stay in the championship for the weekend. Nevertheless, McIlroy's character shone through with his honesty and determination to overcome the challenges.

Amidst the ups and downs, McIlroy's friendship with Justin Thomas and his rivalry on the course added a layer of drama. Thomas' candid comments about McIlroy's performance and their interactions during tournaments highlighted the competitive yet friendly dynamic between the two golfers.

Despite the challenges, McIlroy's fans eagerly awaited his next moves, hoping for a remarkable turnaround in the championship. With his eyes set on making the major cut and regaining momentum, McIlroy's journey at the 2024 Open Championship continued to capture attention and intrigue.

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Humiliating moment Rory McIlroy's ball rolls back to his feet after ... (Daily Mail)

The infamous Postage Stamp hole at Royal Troon claimed its first victims of the 152nd Open Championship Thursday and among them was none other than Rory ...

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

Holywood, Northern Ireland • About 3,000 miles from here, Rory McIlroy walked along Manhattan's West Side five weeks ago; shoulders pushed up, ...

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Rory McIlroy shows true colours with honest nine-word statement at ... (Daily Express)

Rory McIlroy offered a reminder of his character as he looks to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak at The Open.

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Rory McIlroy has disaster start at The Open in first major since US ... (talkSPORT.com)

Links golf can be brutal and Rory McIlroy was among those struggling during the first round of The Open.The weather conditions at Royal Troon were inc.

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The Open 2024: Rory McIlroy makes disastrous start to bid for major ... (Evening Standard)

The Northern Irishman bogied his opening hole of the tournament at Royal Troon and while he bounced back with a birdie at the third, that proved to be his only ...

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WATCH: Rory McIlroy finds himself in trouble early at the Open after ... (Sportskeeda)

Rory McIlroy is competing in the 2024 Open Championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland.

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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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Justin Thomas's comments about wife and Rory McIlroy speak ... (Daily Express)

Justin Thomas and Rory McIlroy are close friends on the PGA Tour, but the American has admitted that he 'hates' the Northern Irishman during the Ryder Cup.

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Rory McIlroy In Battle To Make The Cut After Frustrating Opening ... (Golf Monthly)

Then, on 11, he carved his tee shot out of bounds, which led to another double bogey, his second in the space of four holes. Afterwards ...

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Rory McIlroy's Open hopes blown away at windy Troon by a ... (Irish Examiner)

Making the cut, as McIlroy admitted afterwards, is the height of his ambitions now.

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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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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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Justin Thomas's true character is clear after comment about wife and ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Despite a budding friendship with Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas says that he holds no punches when playing against the 35-year-old on the course as the duo ...

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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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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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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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McIlroy flops as Thomas takes clubhouse lead at Open (RTE.ie)

Rory McIlroy faces a major fight to stay in the 152nd Open Championship for the weekend after a disastrous opening round 78 at Royal Troon.

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Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open ... (The Independent)

The pair were facing an uphill battle simply to make the cut in the year's final major at Royal Troon.

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

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.

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Rory McIlroy's reaction says it all with Open dreams in tatters after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Rory McIlroy saw his opening round of The Open Championship spiral out of control at Royal Troon on Thursday, finishing at seven-over-par to leave him at ...

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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 'surprised' by play of Royal Troon back nine (The National)

The Northern Irishman struggled at Royal Troon with a final-round score of +7 par 78. It was far from vintage from the world ranked number two as he gave ...

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Rory McIlroy highlights Troon 'surprise' that leaves Open dreams in ... (The Independent)

The Northern Irishman faces a long way back to contention at Royal Troon after a testing first round.

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'That's all I can focus on' - Rory McIlroy sets sights on making Open ... (Belfast Newsletter)

A downbeat Rory McIlroy effectively dismissed his chances of mounting a challenge for the 152nd Open after struggling to an opening 78 at Royal Troon.

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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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The Open 2024 tee times: Schedule for round two including Rory ... (The Independent)

The surprise was Brown. A one-time winner on the European tour, he arrived at Royal Troon having failed to make the cut in seven straight tournaments dating to ...

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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 left in grim battle after Royal Troon woe at The Open ... (BBC Sport)

It was another day when things went wrong for Rory McIlroy in a major, writes Tom English.

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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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Shane Lowry cards flawless 66 to lead Open as Rory McIlroy hopes ... (Surrey Comet)

Lowry was five under after the opening day with McIlroy 12 shots adrift after a 78.

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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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Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after not adapting well enough to ... (Surrey Comet)

A downbeat Rory McIlroy effectively dismissed his chances of mounting a challenge for the 152nd Open after struggling to an opening 78 at Royal Troon.

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