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'Stuck in neutral all week': Rory critical of Open performance

July 19, 2026 12:04 PM
Rory McIlroy said his 69-71 at the weekend at Royal Birkdale was indicative of how he thought he played throughout the 154th Open Championship. He told reporters after his final round it's tough to compete in a major when you're even over the final two rounds.
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