TROON, United Kingdom — Rory McIlroy is aiming to bounce back from his heartbreak at the US Open, while world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler looks to round off a stunning season when the British Open begins in Troon on Thursday.
The final major of the year gives McIlroy the chance to quickly forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month, which cost him the chance to end a decadelong major drought as Bryson DeChambeau won by one shot.McIlroy has avoided the spotlight since, returning to play for the first time at last week's Scottish Open , where he finished tied for fourth when defending his title.
'I'll only know the impact if I get myself in a similar position on Sunday,' McIlroy said of his chances in Troon.'Hopefully, I get myself in that position again, and if I do, I know I'll handle it a little bit better.'Scheffler looks like the man to beat despite so far failing to take his world-leading form on the PGA circuit in America across the Atlantic to the challenge of links golf.
Aims To End Drought At British Open
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ferguson rules BMW International Open for 3rd European tour title, seals place at British OpenThe 168th-ranked Ferguson smiled as he rotated both of his shoulders before tapping in the winning putt for a final round of 4-under 68 at Golfclub München Eichenried.
Read more »
McIlroy takes three-week break to recover after US Open collapseRORY MCILROY took to social media Monday afternoon to say his stunning collapse at the US Open was probably the toughest day of his career, and that he would take off the next three weeks to 'build myself back up.
Read more »
McIlroy to skip Travelers as part of 3-week break to recover from US Open collapseRory McIlroy took to social media Monday afternoon, June 17, to say his stunning collapse at the U.S. Open was probably the toughest day of his career, and that he would take off the next three weeks to “build myself back up.”
Read more »
Thomas opens with 62 to lead Scottish Open by 1 as McIlroy 3 shots behindRory McIlroy was three shots behind with a 65 that he hopes will be a big step toward moving on from his U.S. Open collapse last month.
Read more »
McIlroy trying to move on from devastating US Open loss“Alone with my thoughts for a couple days, which was good,” McIlroy said Wednesday, July 10, at the Genesis Scottish Open, his first time back from a most devastating loss at Pinehurst No. 2.
Read more »
Rory to bounce back after US Open collapseMIAMI, Florida — Rory McIlroy vowed to bounce back at next month's British Open after describing his epic US Open collapse as probably the 'toughest' day of his professional career.
Read more »