Rory McIlroy way off Open lead after struggling to adapt to conditions
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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Bryson DeChambeau suffers nightmare start to bid for back-to-back majors at Open
Bryson DeChambeau suffered a nightmare start to his bid for back-to-back major victories on day one of the 152nd Open.
Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau at wrong end of Open leaderboard on day one
US Open rivals Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau found themselves together at the wrong end of the leaderboard on day one of the 152nd Open.
Adam Scott the early stand-out as the 152nd Open tees off
Former Masters champion Adam Scott’s brilliant touch from the sand produced an early highlight on the first morning of the 152nd Open at Royal Troon.
Justin Rose tips Rory McIlroy to bounce back from US Open heartbreak at Troon
Justin Rose has backed Ryder Cup team-mate Rory McIlroy to respond to criticism of his US Open near miss by playing his best golf at the Open.
Rory McIlroy takes heart from near misses in bid to end major wait at British Open
In a 158-man field it would be a stretch to suggest all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy in the British Open at Royal Troon, but maybe not much of one.
Rory McIlroy will hope to put US Open loss in past when he tees off in the Open
Rory McIlroy will look to put his latest major near miss behind him when he tees off in the Open at Royal Troon on Thursday morning.
Rory McIlroy says he would rather have major close calls than no chance to win
Rory McIlroy insists he would rather have agonising close calls than no chance to win after quickly turning his US Open heartbreak into major motivation.