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One foot in? On both knees? McIlroy makes right call, hits brilliant bunker shot

July 16, 2026 03:56 PM
Rory McIlroy couldn't find a comfortable way to hit his bunker shot on the 17th hole in Round 1 of the 2026 Open Championship. But a brilliant shot, he did hit.

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