Rory McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
There were no “I’m so bad at golf” exclamations from Rory McIlroy this time. The puzzled looks, shakes of the head and sagging shoulders said it all.
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National story. 17 articles from 13 sources. Updated Jul 17, 2026.
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Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
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4 sourcesRory McIlroy makes the cut at British Open but needs a big weekend for a 2nd claret jug
Rory McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
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7 sourcesRory McIlroy toils at British Open; putting woes leave him 7 shots back
Rory McIlroy rues ‘too many stupid mistakes’ after first round of British Open
McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
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2 developments- Jul 16Rory McIlroy toils at British Open as putting woes leave him 7 shots off the first-round lead
- Jul 17Rory McIlroy set to be around for the weekend at British Open after second-round 67
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