July 19th 2024.
It was a disappointing day for Rory McIlroy at The Open. The golfer from Northern Ireland had high hopes of redeeming himself after a less-than-stellar performance at the US Open and finally ending his ten-year quest for another major win. But unfortunately, things did not go as planned.
From the very beginning, McIlroy knew it was going to be a tough round. After finishing the first day seven-over-par, his chances of making the cut were slim. And with the unpredictable weather conditions at Royal Troon, it was an uphill battle for him to even have a shot at qualifying for the weekend.
Despite his best efforts, it seemed that luck was not on his side. The rough conditions on the course proved to be too much for McIlroy, and his lowest point came at the fourth hole where he triple-bogeyed. By the time the day was over, he had finished with a disappointing round of 75 and a total score of 11-over-par, ultimately missing the cut for the first time since 2019.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the 35-year-old golfer shared his thoughts on the day's events. "After the eight on four, I resigned myself to the fact I wouldn't be here for the weekend," he said. "The windy conditions at the start of the round were unfortunate, and it only got worse from there. But I have to remind myself that I am close and keep giving myself chances."
Despite the disappointment, McIlroy remains optimistic and focused on the future. He knows that these tough days on the course are just a part of the game and that he must learn from them and move on. "These disappointing Sundays are racking up, but I'd much rather have them than be going home on a Friday night," he said.
But McIlroy wasn't the only big name to miss the cut at The Open. Other notable players such as Viktor Hovland, Bryson DeChambeau, and Tommy Fleetwood also fell short. Even golf legend Tiger Woods failed to make the cut, finishing the tournament with a score of 14-over-par.
Meanwhile, Irishman Shane Lowry has taken the lead after an impressive performance on day two, finishing with a score of seven-under-par. McIlroy, who has a great deal of respect for Lowry, is looking forward to watching him play over the weekend. "He [Lowry] relishes these conditions," McIlroy said. "He gets more up for this than anything else. I'm excited to cheer him on and hopefully see him win his second Jug."
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