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Putting issues see McIlroy 7 off lead at the Open
ESPN Golf·Jul 16, 2026·
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Rory McIlroy struggled with his putting during the first round of The Open, finishing with a two-over 72, which places him seven strokes behind the leader and facing a challenging path ahead.
A stone-cold putter cost an erratic Rory McIlroy on a frustrating first day at The Open as a two-over round of 72 left him seven off the lead and already facing an uphill battle.
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