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Rory McIlroy laments Open Championship finish: 'I got beaten by the better player this week'

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Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Rory McIlroy started the fourth round of the Open Championship Sunday tied for first with a four-stroke lead over eventual winner Cam Smith.

McIlroy couldn’t find his stroke with the putter. He only made two birdies in the final round and finished with a 70, which probably would’ve won him the tournament if it weren’t for Smith’s eight birdies.

McIlroy dropped to third place after Cameron Young recorded an eagle on 18. The Northern Irishman talked with NBC’s Kathryn Tappen after the round. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the fourth hole during the final round of The 150th Open on The Old Course at St.

Andrews July 17, 2022, in St. Andrews, Scotland. (David Cannon/Getty Images) "Just disappointment I guess," he said when asked his thoughts on the round. "I had a great opportunity to add to that major tally, and I didn’t quite get it done.

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