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Scheffler and McIlroy look for second British Open title at Royal Birkdale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Scheffler and McIlroy look for second British Open title at Royal Birkdale

Summary

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are competing for their second British Open title this week at Royal Birkdale. Both players are focused on the competition rather than legacy, with McIlroy remarking on the futility of chasing records. Scheffler, despite missing the cut last week at the Scottish Open, retains his status as the world’s top golfer. McIlroy, who tied for seventh in Scotland, aims to reconnect with his childhood memories of the Open, emphasizing the importance of enjoying the process over merely accumulating trophies. Both players are adjusting their games as they prepare for the championship.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler and McIlroy chase a second claret jug this week.
•McIlroy tied for seventh at the Scottish Open, while Scheffler missed the cut.
•Both players stress enjoyment of the game over legacy concerns.
•McIlroy recalls childhood memories inspired by the Open Championship.
•The event takes place at Royal Birkdale this week.

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5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scheffler and McIlroy shrug off legacy talk as they chase a 2nd British Open titles

What they're saying

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Seems Scheffler's goal isn’t about chasing a place in history, either. Coming over to play the Open Championship seems to bring the philosophical side out of Scheffler. It was around this time last year, speaking days before winning golf’s oldest championship at Royal Portrush, that Scheffler delivered a soliloquy about fulfillment and what being good at golf really means.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE DOUGLAS

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