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Rory McIlroy shares relatable moment at Genesis Scottish Open

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Rory McIlroy shares relatable moment at Genesis Scottish Open
Summary

Rory McIlroy expressed frustration during the Genesis Scottish Open after a mistake at the par-4 16th hole. He co-led after 36 holes but fell behind in the third round. Despite a strong effort to climb the leaderboard on Sunday, a wayward shot left him struggling and he humorously lamented, "Oh my God, I'm so bad at golf." McIlroy ended up three shots behind the then-leader Tom Kim with only two holes remaining. He is among the favorites for the upcoming Open Championship.

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  • •McIlroy co-led after 36 holes of the Genesis Scottish Open.
  • •He fell six shots behind the leaders during the third round.
  • •A poor shot at 16 led to a costly bogey on Sunday.
  • •He humorously criticized himself after the errant shot.
  • •McIlroy remains a favorite for next week's Open Championship.
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  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy's hilarious soundbite from the Scottish Open is an incredibly relatable moment
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Rory McIlroy had a relatable moment of frustration at the Genesis Scottish Open after a costly mistake on the 16th.

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