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Rory McIlroy says 'burnt out' Birkdale Open could play easier

Golf.com·Jul 14, 2026·

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Rory McIlroy suggests that the "burnt out" conditions at Royal Birkdale could lead to an Open Championship that plays both easier and harder, as the course is expected to be firm and fast.

Royal Birkdale promises to be firm and fast for this Open Championship. Rory McIlroy sees two sides of a "burnt out" Open. The post Rory McIlroy says ‘burnt out’ Birkdale Open could play easier — and harder appeared first on Golf.

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