Rory McIlroy faces challenges at the Irish Open
Golf.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Rory McIlroy is currently competing in his defense of the Irish Open. The tournament began with a slow pace, as his opening round required six hours to complete. Conditions on the course continued to present difficulties for him during the second round on Friday. This tournament serves as a high-profile event for the golfer, who is attempting to defend his title. The field remains in play as participants navigate the course and attempt to manage the slow pace of the event.
- •Rory McIlroy is currently defending his title at the Irish Open.
- •The opening round lasted six hours.
- •Play continued into Friday with additional challenges for the field.
- 9:14 PMGolf.com — Rory McIlroy played his slowest-ever round. Then came different kind of test
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