Rory McIlroy feels stuck in neutral at Open Championship
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy expressed feeling 'stuck in neutral' during the Open Championship and plans to take a summer break, reflecting on his Masters victory in April. He is looking to regroup after what he described as a lackluster performance. McIlroy aims to celebrate his win while reassessing his game ahead of the coming tournaments.
- •McIlroy feels stagnant during the tournament.
- •He plans a summer break to celebrate his Masters win.
- •He wants to reassess his approach to upcoming competitions.
- 5:51 PMESPN — Rory, 'stuck in neutral' at Open, eager for break
"Rory McIlroy admitted he was "stuck in neutral" for most of the Open Championship and will use a summer break to celebrate his Masters victory in April.
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