Rory McIlroy struggles with mistakes in Open Championship first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Rory McIlroy finished the first round of the Open Championship with a score of 72, placing him seven shots behind leader Jackson Suber. The round was marked by six bogeys and four birdies, with McIlroy noting that he made "too many stupid mistakes." He had difficulties on the greens, missing three short putts in quick succession. McIlroy expressed optimism about improving in the next round, hoping for better course conditions. He tees off again on Friday at 10:09 BST.
- •McIlroy carded four birdies and six bogeys at Royal Birkdale.
- •He struggled with the speed of the greens during his round.
- •McIlroy missed three putts from four feet within four holes.
- •He is seven shots behind surprise leader Jackson Suber.
- •McIlroy will play his next round on Friday morning.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Too many stupid mistakes cost me - McIlroy
- 8:47 PMBBC Sport — Too many stupid mistakes cost me - McIlroy
"Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
"Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:47 PMToo many stupid mistakes cost me - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
- BBC SportJul 16, 2026, 8:47 PMToo many stupid mistakes cost me - McIlroy
Rory McIlroy admits "too many stupid mistakes" prevented him from making a strong start to the Open Championship as a rollercoaster opening round of 72 left him seven shots off the pace.
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