Rory McIlroy ties for 40th at British Open after strong start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:36 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for 40th at the British Open held at Royal Birkdale, scoring 71 on Sunday. McIlroy, who won the Masters earlier this year, had hopes for a better showing but fell short of contention. He reflected on a season paralleling the previous year, where he did not capitalize after winning his first major. Looking ahead, McIlroy plans to focus on tour titles, aiming for the FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai this summer, while preparing for next year's majors, including the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach.
- •McIlroy scores 71, tying for 40th at the British Open
- •Previously won the Masters to achieve career Grand Slam
- •Plans to focus on FedEx Cup and Race to Dubai titles
- •Next majors include U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and British Open at St. Andrews
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Rory McIlroy has another Masters and little else the rest of the majors
"Rory McIlroy has been down this road before — the thrill of being the Masters champion and not much else to celebrate the rest of the year.
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