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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Rory McIlroy flops as Justin Thomas takes clubhouse lead at Open Championship
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.
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.
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 aims to banish US Open blues at testing Troon
Between Tiger Woods' withering put-down of Colin Montgomerie and Rory McIlroy’s press conference at which the subject rarely strayed from his crushing US Open disappointment, there’s been less spoken about what might unfold on the golf course over the next four days at Royal Troon than your average major championship week - if there is such a thing.
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.
McIlroy: I'm ready to have my heart broken again
Rory McIlroy is ready to risk getting his heart broken again in an attempt to find true links love at Royal Troon this week.
Major miss motivates Rory McIlroy to target Troon Open
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.